Public Protests Law

Katjimune warns of constitutional violations in Public Protests Law

Katjimune warns of constitutional violations in Public Protests Law

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Maximalliant Katjimune, a Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of Parliament, has criticised the government for introducing the Public Gatherings and Public Processions Bill. He described the bill as an oppressive law that is in violation of the Namibian Constitution. Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, introduced the bill in the National Assembly on Wednesday. “Introducing a bill called the Public Gatherings and Public Processions Bill. That is wrong. Because effectively, what this bill aims to do is suppress Article 21 of the Constitution as far as fundamental rights and freedoms are concerned, specifically…
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