General Law Amendment Act, 1963
The General Law Amendment Act, number 37 of 1963 (commenced 2 May) allowed a South African police officer to detain without warrant a person suspected of a politically motivated crime for up to 90 days without access to a lawyer. When used in practice, suspects were re-detained for another 90-day period immediately after release.
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General Law Amendment Act, 1963
The General Law Amendment Act, number 37 of 1963 (commenced 2 May) allowed a South African police officer to detain without warrant a person suspected of a politically motivated crime for up to 90 days without access to a lawyer. When used in practice, suspects were re-detained for another 90-day period immediately after release.
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Act No. 37 of 1963
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1963-05-01
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1963-05-02
date repealed
1982-07-02
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Act to amend the Magistrates' ...... for other incidental matters.
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General Law Amendment Act, 1963
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The General Law Amendment Act, ...... iod immediately after release.
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General Law Amendment Act, 1963
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