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| Call Number: |
D07.02.02 |
| Identifier: |
TUT_Chp07_InternalSecurityAct_1950 |
| Title: |
The Internal Security Act (Suppression of Communism Act), Act No 44 of 1950 |
| Date: |
1950 |
| Subject: |
Bannings;
Communism;
Community Party in South Africa - CPSA;
Legislation
Repression |
| Description: |
This is a copy of the Internal Security Act (Suppression of Communism Act) No 44 of 1950. This act, commenced on 17 July 1950, banned communism and the Community Party in South Africa. Communism was defined so broadly that it covered any call for radical change. Communists could be banned from participating in a political organization and restricted to a particular area. Other listed organizations and persons believed to be promoting 'communism' were also banned. Included in SAHA's virtual exhibition 'Tracing the unbreakable thread: non-racialism in South Africa' |
| Creator: |
Union of South Africa |
| Type: |
Legislation |
| Format: |
Access copy - PDF |
| Source: |
Digital Innovation South Africa (DISA) |
| Language: |
English |
| Coverage: |
South Africa |
| Rights: |
Digital rights: Digital Innovation South Africa (DISA) |
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