General Laws Amendment Bill is passed

Date: 30 Jun 1969
Updated: 22 Aug 2019

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

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