DECODING THE GILAB: UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS
Parliament is currently considering the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill which poses a significant threat to the rights and freedoms of South Africans.
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”).
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL ORAL SUBMISSION Click here to read the oral submission speech and here to view the accompanying slides.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL SUBMISSION Click here to read the submission and here to view Annexure A.
On 7 February 2024, the FW de Klerk Foundation voiced its concerns regarding the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill during Parliament’s public hearings.
The statement highlights the revisions to the bill, specifically the removal of a contentious vetting clause for NGOs and religious bodies. Despite this positive change, the statement emphasizes persisting flaws, including vague definitions, threats to constitutional rights, and the absence of oversight mechanisms, indicating that GILAB continues to pose risks.
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FW de Klerk Foundation
129 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
+27 (0) 21 930 36 22
info@fwdeklerk.org
NPO number – 031-061
PBO number – 930004278
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