The recently signed into law General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act is a success story of public participation.
Yesterday Parliament passed a very much reworked version of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (‘the GILAB’) – a shining example of successful public participation.
The GILAB, which had civil society organisations using their legal expertise to insist that the State respect the Constitution, has been amended and is a success story of the effects of this public participation.
In the ongoing legislative process surrounding the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, the proposed amendments by the Ad Hoc Committee warrant careful scrutiny.
The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill was adopted by the National Assembly this week. Ismail Joosub offers insights into the Foundation’s stance on the Bill.
The FW de Klerk Foundation outlines the problems and potential solutions to the GILAB, whilst also outlining the progression of the Bill from inception to its current form.
The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee working on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (“the GILAB”) has been granted an extension until 22 March 2024.
Parliament is currently considering the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which poses a significant threat to the rights and freedoms of South Africans.
Today, Parliament heard the FW de Klerk Foundation’s oral submission on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (“the GILAB”).
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