The Council was also indignant at the execution and sentences against persons under repressive laws.
Eliminating repressive racial laws is only part of the job.
At the time, Maryland was passing many repressive laws against free blacks.
No British judge can strike down a repressive law.
Not only do "repressive old laws remain on the books," but they also remain in effect.
However, by the end of the 1820s, many repressive laws were repealed.
Whatever the problems, one must not forget what a difference the end of apartheid and its repressive laws has made.
But this type of repressive law should send a chill through anyone who believes in expanding human rights.
Two days later, they also adopted a very repressive law on detention and use of military weapons.
These conditions have often forced states to scrap or modify repressive laws.