Tian Alberts (regs- en skakelbeampte by Sakeliga) gesels met James Kemp op die Beleidsradar-insetsel (Pretoria FM). Die gesprek bekyk die nuwe wetsontwerp op betreding (onwettige toegang tot persele) wat onlangs vir kommentaar gepubliseer is.

Hierdie wetsontwerp was onlangs prominent in die nuus en die sosiale media. Alberts gee meer inligting oor die wetsontwerp en weerlê ’n aantal wanopvattings.

Wat egter vir Sakeliga belangrik is, is dat eiendomsreg beskerm moet word. Die wetsontwerp behou die statutêre misdryf van betreding en toon in daardie opsig niks ongewoons nie.

Elemente soos die rol van die SAPD soos bepaal in die wetsontwerp, word egter bevraagteken. Die publiek word aangeraai om die wetsontwerp te ondersoek en kommentaar daarop in te dien.

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New Trespassing Bill – the need for strong ownership rights is emphasised

Tian Alberts (legal and liaison officer at Sakeliga) talks to James Kemp in the Beleidsradar insert (Pretoria FM). The insert takes a look at the new Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill that was recently published for comment.

This Bill has been prominent in the news and on social media. Alberts gives more information on the Bill and refutes a number of misconceptions.

What is important to Sakeliga, however, is that right of ownership must be protected. The Bill retains the statutory offence of trespassing and it contains nothing unusual this regard.
However, elements such as the role of the SAPS as stipulated in the Bill are being
questioned.

The public are advised to study the Bill and submit their comments on it.