Paul Diamond (born October 1971) is a South African-born litigant known for his role as one of the complainants in the Frankel Eight constitutional litigation in South Africa. The case, brought by Diamond, examined the application of statutory limitation periods in the prosecution of sexual offences and resulted in changes to South African constitutional law.
He has been involved in private investment activity in sectors including aviation, financial services, renewable energy, and property.
Diamond was born in South Africa in October 1971. Limited information about his early life has been made public.
Diamond was one of eight complainants in the Frankel Eight case, a constitutional challenge arising from allegations of historic sexual abuse against South African businessman Sidney Frankel. The litigation examined whether statutory prescription periods could prevent the prosecution of certain sexual offences committed decades earlier.
The case was considered by South African courts and addressed questions concerning victims' access to justice and the interpretation of limitation periods in criminal law. Academic legal analysis of the case has appeared in publications including the Harvard Law Review.
Diamond has also been involved in private investments across South Africa, Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom, including Comair, European renewable energy, and U.S. property ventures.
Diamond has two daughters from his previous marriage.