President proclaims stand-your-ground legislation

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January 23, 2026

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President proclaims stand-your-ground legislation

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PRESIDENT Christine Kangaloo has proclaimed stand-your-ground legislation into law.

In Legal Notice 16, dated January 20, Kangaloo said all sections of the Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Act, 2025 came into effect on that date.

She added this proclamation is provided for by section 2 of the Act.

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