Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Institute for Security Studies warns against Weapons Bill over emphasis

Lusanda Bill
28 September 2011

The Institute for Security Studies says not too much emphasis should be placed on the draft Dangerous Weapons Bill.

He added that even though it is very much a work in progress.

Security analyst Johan Burger has alleviated concerns that the proposed bill will make it illegal for South Africans to carry anything that resembles a weapon including knives, pepper spray or even toy guns.

Burger says the bill will be open for discussion before officially being implemented.

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