3. Objects of the Bill The Bill seeks to: . Effect a consequential amendment to the Index of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act 32 of 2007) due to the insertion of a new section. . Insert a new section that will confer upon the Minister the power to designate any court as a court dedicated for the purposes of dealing with sexual offences exclusively or other proceedings arising out of the alleged commission of sexual offences. . Regulate the area of jurisdiction of a court designated as a sexual offences court. The Minister will also be empowered to increase or decrease the area of jurisdiction of a Magistrate's Court so designated. . Empower the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, in consultation with the Chief Justice, to make any regulations necessary to give effect to the designation of sexual offences, including the requirements for the efficient and effective functioning thereof.