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General Laws Amendment Bill is passed

General Laws Amendment Bill is passed

Date
30 Jun 1969
Updated
22 Aug 2019
General Laws Amendment Bill is passed

A Bill affecting state security, called the General Laws Amendment Bill, was passed in parliament despite rejection from the opposition parties and severe criticism by the Bar and a number of judges. The Bill contained far-reaching provisions and restrictions affecting the administration of justice and the disclosure of evidence. Security matters were now defined as including any matter relating to the Bureau of State Security (BOSS). References: www.sahistory.org.za

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). General Laws Amendment Bill is passed. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012122

South African History Online (2011) 'General Laws Amendment Bill is passed', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012122 (Accessed: 14 September 2026).

South African History Online, General Laws Amendment Bill is passed [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012122, (accessed 14 September 2026).

"General Laws Amendment Bill is passed." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012122. Accessed 14 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "General Laws Amendment Bill is passed." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012122.

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