Freedom of speech was such that government policy was criticised within TANU, in parliament, and in the press. However, those regarded as political subversives were still detained without trial, often in poor conditions
Ufulu wolankhula udali woti mfundo za boma zidatsutsidwa mkati mwa TANU, nyumba yamalamulo, komanso m'manyuzipepala. Komabe, amene ankaonedwa ngati otsutsana nawo pa ndale ankasungidwabe mowumirizidwa popanda kuwazenga milandu, nthawi zambiri mmalo osakhala bwino