Legislation to expunge the criminal records of persons convicted for possession of, or smoking small quantities of ganja was passed in the Senate on Friday, July 3. Under the Criminal...

The Senate, on Friday, June 27, approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Order, which allows fixed penalties for breaches made under the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement...

The Senate on Friday, March 21, passed the fiscal rule legislation, as the government moves to put a cap on what the country can spend. The fiscal rules seek to...

The Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, was passed in the Senate, on (March 7), with three amendments. The law makes provision for the...

Debate on the Criminal Justice (Suppression of Criminal Organisations) Bill, popularly called the ‘anti-gang’ legislation, began in the Senate on February 28. The Bill makes provision for the disruption and...

The Joint Select Committee of Parliament, appointed to review the Cybercrimes Act, is recommending increases in fines for several offences which breach the legislation. The recommendations, contained in a report...

The Senate passed the Conch (Export Levy) (2013 Conch Season) (Special Provisions) Act 2013 on December 20, to allow exporters to complete payment of the conch export levy in instalments....

The Senate passed a total of 40 Bills during 2013, nearly double the average number approved each year over the previous four years. In a statement in the Upper House...