Cybercrimes Act, 2020 · Section 27
Application of the Criminal Procedure Act
Section 27 connects the Cybercrimes Act's investigation provisions with the Criminal Procedure Act.
What the section does
The Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 applies in addition to Chapter 4 of the Cybercrimes Act to the extent that it is not inconsistent with Chapter 4.
Key points
- The Cybercrimes Act does not operate in isolation from ordinary criminal procedure.
- The Criminal Procedure Act continues to apply where its provisions are consistent with Chapter 4.
What this means in practice
This helps explain why cybercrime investigations can involve both Cybercrimes Act powers and ordinary criminal-procedure rules.
Important
This page is an educational explanation of the Cybercrimes Act. It is not legal advice and does not replace the Act, regulations, court decisions or advice from a qualified legal professional.
Official source
Read the official Cybercrimes Act from the South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Cybercrimes Act, 2020 — official PDF