DA: PSIRA Amendment Bill is unconstitutional
Loyiso Langeni
14 March 2014
The Democratic Alliance says the
Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Bill cannot be passed because it
is
DA MP of Police Dianne Kohler
Barnard said the bill is passed will deter investment in South
Africa
Barnard said this Bill cannot be passed into
law, hence the urgent need for our petition. Our petition outlines three key
concerns: it is in contravention of the Bill of Rights, is in violation of
international obligations, and has other constitutional concerns.
"The Bill states that private security companies must have at least 51% of ownership
and control exercised by South African citizens. This is an infringement on at
least two sections of the Bill of Rights" Barnard added.
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