Truth Commission Special Report
Decision - 59507

Type: AMNESTY DECISIONS
Names: DONALD SPENCER GOLD
Matter: AM 3686/96
Decision: REFUSED
URL: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/hearing.php?id=59507&t=&tab=hearings
Original File: https://sabctrc.saha.org.za/originals/decisions/2001/ac21226.htm
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DECISION

This is an application for amnesty in terms of the provisions   of Section 18 of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No.   34 of 1995 ("the Act").  The application relates to an incident which   occurred in the course of Applicant's duties as a member of the security police.    The circumstances relating to the matter can be set out succinctly.  Applicant   participated in an operation to capture a known African National Congress ("ANC")   operative in Swaziland.  The operation was unsuccessful and the entire incident   occurred within the borders of Swaziland.  In view of the fact that the legal   mandate of the Committee is limited to dealing with offences committed in South   Africa, the incident in question falls outside the scope of the mandate of the   Committee.  In any event, the Applicant indicates in his amnesty application   that his involvement in the incident was "not unlawful or criminal".

In the circumstances the application   does not comply with the requirements of the Act and amnesty is accordingly   REFUSED.

DATED AT CAPE TOWN THIS         DAY OF             2001.

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