Department of Health (National) - Draft Bills: 2003 | Western Cape Government

Department of Health (National) - Draft Bills: 2003

A Draft Bill is the first version of a proposed law. After the public consultation period, an amended Bill is prepared which is presented to Parliament. At the end of this page, there is an archive of all Draft Bills. A 'For Comment' link will appear there if there are any currently open for comment.

Draft Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill

(File type: pdf; size: 248.44 KB)19 May 2003Department of Health (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This draft bill aims to amend the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996, so as to:
  • Replace the designation of facilities by the Minister with approval by the Member of the Executive Council, and making regulations connected thereto.
  • Enable public and private facilities offering 24-hour maternity service to provide termination of pregnancy services.
  • Provide for the recording of information and submission of statistics.

Draft Sterilisation Amendment Bill

(File type: pdf; size: 211.55 KB)4 September 2003Department of Health (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This draft bill aims to amend the Sterilisation Act, 1998, so as to:
  • Substitute a definition.
  • Make provision for a medical opinion in certain circumstances.
  • Provide for additional information to be considered when contemplating sterilisation.

Tobacco Products Control Draft Amendment Bill

(File type: pdf; size: 1011.19 KB)17 October 2003Department of Health (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This amendment Bill proposes changes to the Tobacco Products Control Act of 1993, including provisions for the enforcement of national regulations.
Draft Bills
  • 2003