Hon Chair and hon Members of Parliament, this month marks the signing into law of the South African Constitution on national Human Rights Day. As we celebrate the restoration of the dignity and human rights of all citizens in our country, and especially the Bill of Rights, we also celebrate a decade of this Mental Health Act that is before us through the amending Bill.
This legislation is generally regarded as world-class. Through this, our government, this Parliament, and the people of our country gave effect to the Constitution and closed yet another dark closet in the history of our country. Lest we forget ... [Interjections.]