During the first reading debate of this Bill the Hon Carrim said that the people of South Africa will be given an opportunity to voice their opinions. At the start of the portfolio committee's sittings the Hon Maggie Sotyu told the media that it did not matter what the people said but that the decision taken at Polokwane would be carried through. This is exactly what is happening today. It is only the sugar coating of the bitter pill for the amendments made. The decision taken at Polokwane is now in essence being implemented. Madam Speaker, by accepting these amending Bills the law- abiding people of South Africa are the losers and the criminals are the winners. The FF Plus does not support the two amending Bills and seriously objects to it. [Applause.]]