Section 161: Interpretation

161. Interpretation In this Part— “evidence” includes testimony upon oath or solemn affirmation given viva voce or by affidavit in writing and unsworn personal answers of parties to trials; “sexual offence case” means a case in which the accused is being prosecuted for rape, attempt upon chastity or illegal sexual intercourse in breach of section 249 of the Criminal Code; “trial” includes any inquiry, hearing or other proceeding in any Court or before any person having by law or by consent of parties’ authority to hear, receive or examine evidence. [S. 161 amended by s. 2 (b) of Act 30 of 2003.]