Bail bill approved in Senate

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February 8, 2026

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The Bail (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was approved in the Senate on Friday night.

After being considered clause by clause and approved with amendments, the bill was read a third time and passed by a margin of 20 for, ten against, and no abstentions.

The sitting ended at 10.07 p.m. and was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

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