Defence and Security

Government, parliamentary and legislative information on Correctional Services, Defence and Military Veterans, State Security and Police.

DNA Bill Tabled in Parliament

Department of Police

The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill has been tabled in parliament.

Cabinet approved the Bill in April for tabling in parliament.

Parliament Passes State Information Bill

Department of State Security

The national assembly has passed the Protection of State Information Bill.

It now goes to president Zuma for assent.

Spy Bill Sent to NCOP

Parliament

Proposed legislation that seeks to consolidate national intelligence and state security structures and functions into a single agency has been passed by the national assembly and sent to the national council of provinces for concurrence.

The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill aims to amend key pieces of legislation governing the intelligence community.

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