INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RELATIONS
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ABOUT THE UNIT
The main functions of the Chief Directorate: International Legal Relations in the Department of
Justice and Constitutional Development are to identify and research legal questions that relate to matters pertaining to the administration of Justice between South Africa and other states/bodies/ institutions...more
SERVICE OF PROCESS: ABROAD AND AT HOME
Follow this link to view the procedures for service of process to a foreign country and from a foreign country...more
INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE
RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF MAINTENANCE ORDERS refers
to cases where one of the parties is residing in a proclaimed country
or territory.
South Africa have reciprocal enforcement agreements with various countries. In these cases the Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance
Orders Act, 1963 (Act 80 of 1963) is applicable.
This Act makes provision for final and provisional orders....more
OTHER LINKS
- Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties (as on 15 Feb 2010)
- International Human Rights Instruments, Treaties And Conventions (as on May 2003)