Data Protection Act, 2018
The Data Protection Act, 2018 is the first of its kind in Botswana which deals with the protection of personal data. This write-up summarizes some aspects of the law. The act applies to personal data entered in a file by or for a data controller established in Botswana. The Act under section 2 defines Personal...
Read MoreLetsweletse Motshidiemang v Attorney General & LEGABIBO – Bill published to amend Penal Code
A Bill has been published which intends to amend section 164(a) and (c) of the Penal Code. Section 164(a) and (c) criminalized carnal knowledge against the order of nature. The provision was struck down by the Court of Appeal in Letsweletse v Attorney General & LEGABIBO. Letsweletse Motshidiemang, who initiated the proceedings, was represented by...
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