from a legitimate exercise of power, the purpose of which is to promote public health, welfare, safety and security, and it is proportionate. The Minister also contends that the High Court erred in finding that no procedure exists whereby a firearm can be surrendered and in finding that the failure to provide value for such surrender violates section 25 of the Constitution. Moreover, the Minister submits that the High Court erred in its interpretation of section 28 of the Act and also by not applying section 36 of the Constitution.
from a legitimate exercise of power, the purpose of which is to promote public health, welfare, safety and security, and it is proportionate. The Minister also contends that the High Court erred in finding that no procedure exists whereby a firearm can be surrendered and in finding that the failure to provide value for such surrender violates section 25 of the Constitution. Moreover, the Minister submits that the High Court erred in its interpretation of section 28 of the Act and also by not applying section 36 of the Constitution.
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