PARLIAMENT

The Bill entitled “Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution” was passed with amendments by the House today (Oct 22^nd).

It was presented to Parliament by The Hon. Minister of Justice on the 22^nd of September 2020. The Second Reading Debate which commenced yesterday was continued today.

The Second Reading of the Bill was passed by the House after having taken a division (156 in favour; 65 against). Subsequent to the Committee Stage, the Third Reading was passed with a majority of two-thirds after having taken a division ( 156  in favour;  65 against; 0 abstained; 01 absent).