Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967

The Terrorism Act No 83 of 1967 was a law of the South African Apartheid regime until all except section 7 was repealed under the Internal Security and Intimidation Amendment Act 138 of 1991.

International comparisons

Some commentators in the United Kingdom have drawn comparisons between the detention provisions of the Act and the ability to detain suspects indefinitely without trial under the British Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

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