Report of the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on the Protocol of the Court of Justice of the African Union, dated 25 October 2004:

The Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Protocol of the Court of Justice of the African Union, referred to it, recommends that the Council, in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, approve the said Protocol.

The Committee took note of the new approach that has been initiated by the National Council of Provinces in taking provinces on board on matters dealing with protocols, conventions and treaties, especially those matters mentioned in section 231 of the Constitution.

The Committee appreciates that this recent approach will further enhance active participation by and input from provinces, thereby fulfilling the expectations emanating from the core mandate of the National Council of Provinces.

Report to be considered.