Supreme Court allows Protection from Terrorism Bill by simple majority with four amendments
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On 12 November, the Speaker informed Parliament that the Supreme Court determined the government's Protection from Terrorism Bill can be passed by a simple majority.
However, the court recommended that the bill be passed subject to four amendments during the Committee Stage.
According to the Speaker, these amendments involve clauses on extended police detentions and substituting the Supreme Court for the Court of Appeal regarding supervisory powers.
