Overview
Child pornography on the internet is a major issue that is proliferating rapidly across our culture. Despite the fact that child pornography is extensively distributed through the internet, the concern remains that internet is readily available as a tool and facilitator in distributing online child pornography. The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 makes the exploitation of children in pornographic material illegal in South Africa. This includes the creation, possession and distribution of such child sexual abuse material. But what about the functions of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020
Join us with Adv. Elgemé Haarhoff on the 23rd of February 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. as she present The Depth of the problem of Cyber Child Pornography Offenses through the lens of the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar the attendee should be aware of and be informed of:
- Recent cases & Judgments on Cyber Child Pornography;
- The controversies and remedies surrounding Cyber Child Pornography;
- Exemptions of persons by the Films and Publications Act;
- Cyber Child Pornography Offences;
- Penalties of Cyber Child Pornography Offences;
- Offences committed by Internet Service Providers related to Cyber Child Pornography;
- Determining the jurisdiction & extra-territorial jurisdiction;
- Presumptions in terms of the Films & Publications Act;
- Cyber Child Pornography Offences in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
- Obligation to report the commission of sexual offences against children or persons who are mentally disable;
- Cybercrimes Act in light of Cyber Child Pornography Offences;
- Constitutional Rights;
- Admissibility of data;
- Disclosure of the images;
- Presenting evidence in court;
- Aggravating evidence;
Content
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- The Constitution of South Africa Act 108 of 1996;
- The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020;
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
- The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996;
- The interplay between the Cybercrimes Act and Criminal Procedure Act;
- The interplay between the Films & Publication Act and Sexual Offences and Related Matters Act
About the presenter
Adv. Elgemé Haarhoff successfully completed SS-Law (Cum Laude) in 2014 presented by the University of Pretoria in Association with the Pretoria Society of Advocates. Since 2014, Adv. Haarhoff underwent 17 continuous development courses, inter alia, “Cybercrime” by Prof. Dana van der Merwe, who assisted in drafting the Cybercrimes Act and publication of the book titled “Information and Communications Technology Law” and “The admissibility of social media evidence in criminal trials” under her LLM Degree by Adv. Wilma Gernandt from the Justice College who also assisted in drafting of the Cybercrimes Act.
Adv. Haarhoff furthermore completed various leadership courses and successfully completed her BA-Law degree in 2016. During 2018 she became a Divorce and Family Mediator, completed numerous Trial Advocacy Courses presented by the Pretoria Society of Advocates, Pretoria Attorneys Association including the Black Lawyers Association, Advanced Psychology Training for Mediators, School for Legal Practice through the University of Pretoria and obtained practical experience at the Law Clinic of the University of Pretoria.
In 2019 she obtained her LLB degree (Academic Information Management; Criminology; Family law; Legal Practice; Deeds and Notarial Practice; Statutory Crimes) from the University of Pretoria and completed her Pupillage (cum laude) at the Gauteng Society of Advocates during 2020.
Adv. Haarhoff gained her remarkable criminal procedure knowledge and skills by practicing as the pupil and junior counsel of the well-respected specialised Criminal Procedure Adv. Johann Engelbrecht SC over the past five years, after which she became admitted during 2021 and ever since practiced as an advocate of the High Court, passionate about Criminal Law.
Adv. Haarhoff completed her LLM Degree in Procedural Law in 2023 at the University of Pretoria under the supervision of the reputable Criminal Law Expert Dr. Llewelyn Curlewis and is a LLD Prospective Candidate at the University of Pretoria.
Price
This event is complimentary
For those of you who are unable to attend the live webinar, the recording will be made available to you shortly after the event if you registered.
Who should attend?
The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:
- Prospective & Registered Law Students;
- Candidate Attorneys & Pupils
- Officers of the Court in the Private Sector
- Legal Practitioners – Attorneys, Advocates & Trust Fund Advocate
- HR Representatives & Legal Secretaries
- Legal- Advisors, -Officers & -Staff
- In house counsel
- Administrative Officers under various Governmental Departments
- Registrars of the High Court & Clerks of the Magistrates Court
- Other Officials in the Administration of Justice in the Public Service under various Governmental Departments
- Presiding Officers (Judge’s and Magistrates), Public Prosecutors, State Attorneys and State Law Advisers.
- Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge
Additional material
By attending this webinar, you will be provided with:
- A summarised slide presentation;
- Reference documents and/or course material where available;
- You are welcome to ask questions during the webinar; and
- You will also have access to the presenter after the webinar for further discussions.