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LSB statement regarding criminal procedure & evidence (controlled investigations) bill

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The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has taken note of the Bill recently tabled before Parliament by the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Kagiso Mmusi, introducing controlled investigations and the regulation thereof.

The Society recognises the obligation of the Parliament to promulgate laws that are meant to sufficiently prevent crime and punish perpetrators.

These laws would, of necessity, include laws meant to detect intention to commit crime.

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