Prohibition of mercenary activities in country of armed conflict act no. 27 of 2006 south africa9/2/2023 ![]() ![]() Mr Shiceka explained that the motion of desirability allowed for the Bill to be tabled for its second reading. He felt that since his party might object to certain matters during the debate, he should not agree to the motion of desirability. The matter had already been discussed extensively in the National Assembly and the Democratic Alliance had proposed certain amendments. Mr D Worth (DA - Free State) asked if there would be a debate on the Bill when it was voted on in the plenary session. Mr Shiceka reminded the Committee that the proposed Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Country of Armed Conflict legislation related to a multi billion industry and was thus very important. Motion of Desirability for Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Country of Armed Conflict Bill Members were particularly concerned about how employees, who made disclosures, and employers, against whom frivolous disclosures were made, would be protected. There was also a briefing on the guidelines that would govern the Protected Disclosures Act (No 26 of 2000). The Chairperson urged members to consider the legislation within the context of South Africa’s foreign obligations and foreign policy. They believed that registration would be a more appropriate requirement. ![]() The Freedom Front Plus and the Democratic Alliance argued for amendments to the clauses that required enlistment within a foreign country to be authorised. The Committee was taken through the Bill clause by clause and members raised matters that still posed a concern. The Department again tried to allay concerns that this legislation would impact on the right of individuals to practice their profession. ![]() The Committee were briefed on the issues that this Bill was intended to regulate. Practical Guidelines for Employees on Protected Disclosures ActĪmended Part III of proposed Practical Guidelines Portfolio Committee on Justice Report on Practical Guidelines Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Country of Armed Conflict PROHIBITION OF MERCENARY ACTIVITIES AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN COUNTRY OF ARMED CONFLICT BILL: FINALISATION PROTECTED DISCLOSURES ACT: PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEESĪcting Chairperson : Mr S Shiceka (ANC-Gauteng) SECURITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS SELECT COMMITTEE ![]()
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