(1). The relevant details of the backlog, related to forensic cases of gender-based violence at forensic laboratories, as at 10 May 2021, is reflected in the table below.
|
Registered |
Finalised |
In Process |
Backlog |
Ballistic |
61 |
85 |
224 |
1806 |
Biology |
1588 |
520 |
17281 |
79369 |
Chemistry |
12 |
3 |
45 |
409 |
Scientific Analysis |
19 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
Questioned Documents |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
Victim Identification Centre |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
National |
1683 |
616 |
17562 |
81596 |
(2)(a) The South African Police Service (SAPS), does not have dedicated learning programmes that with the guidelines of the management of survivors of sexual violence. However, the following learning programmes incorporate the guidelines of the management of survivors of sexual violence: