Abstract: | The Indemnity and Compensation Act, No. 45 of 1975, came into effect on 3rd October 1975, its main objects being to indemnify members of the security forces in respect of acts done in good faith for the suppression of terrorism and to enable members of the public to obtain compensation in respect of such acts without waiting for the end of hostilities. The author shortly surveys the events leading up to the passing of the Act, the relevant provisions of the common law and the legislation itself. He then puts forward a number of criticisms, especially drawing attention to the undesirability of exclusing the jurisdiction of the courts. Notes; ref. |