AG amends bill in committee stage: Way cleared for JPs’ expanded powers
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November 15, 2025Paula Lindo
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THE Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (AJIPA) was passed in the Senate on November 14.
Following several contentious amendments, the new long title of the bill is A Bill to amend the Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings), Act 20 of 2011 and to make consequential amendments to the Bail Act Chapter 4:60 and other related matters.
The bill was passed with 24 votes for, six against and no extensions. No independent senators voted against the bill as amended.
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