Friday, March 14, 2014

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 causing job losses.

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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