Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill

Debated in Parliament on 7 Mar 2024.

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs introduced the Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill to amend several acts, including the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, to update law enforcement procedures and insert new offences.
The Speaker corrected the minister’s initial reference to another bill, directing attention to the correct legislation on the Order Paper.
The second reading of the bill was scheduled for the next available sitting on or after 1 April 2024.
The Leader of the House requested a brief delay to present the physical copy of the bill, which the Speaker approved.
The minister concluded the introduction and moved to address the second bill as instructed.

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Speaker

Minister for Home Affairs?

The Minister of State for Home Affairs (Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim)

Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, I beg to introduce a Bill intituled "An Act to amend the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act 1955."

Speaker

Sorry, Minister of State. We are moving the other Bill. Based on the Order Paper, it should now be "Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill". You referred to the second one. I am referring to the first Bill, the "Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill".

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

This one? I shall read it.

Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, I beg to introduce a Bill intituled "An Act to amend the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008, the Police Force Act 2004 and certain other Acts to update and enhance certain procedures relating to law enforcement, insert new offences and update other matters."

Speaker

Second Reading what day?

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

At the next available Sitting on or after 1 April 2024.

Speaker:

Mr Speaker: Leader.

The Leader of the House (Ms Indranee Rajah):

The Leader of the House (Ms Indranee Rajah): Mr Speaker, may I just check whether the Minister of State has the presentation copy available? If he does not, then may I seek Mr Speaker's dispensation to have the presentation copy put shortly after? The presentation copy will be put on the table. It is just that it may be a few minutes later.

Speaker:

Mr Speaker: I give my consent.

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim:

#10

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: Mr Speaker, we will present it later.

Speaker:

#11

Mr Speaker: Minister of State for Home Affairs, you can move to the second Bill.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Minister of State for Home Affairs introduced the Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill to amend several acts, including the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, to update law enforcement procedures and insert new offences.
The Speaker corrected the minister’s initial reference to another bill, directing attention to the correct legislation on the Order Paper.
The second reading of the bill was scheduled for the next available sitting on or after 1 April 2024.
The Leader of the House requested a brief delay to present the physical copy of the bill, which the Speaker approved.
The minister concluded the introduction and moved to address the second bill as instructed.

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Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill

Debated in Parliament on 7 Mar 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Minister of State for Home Affairs introduced the Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill to amend several acts, including the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, to update law enforcement procedures and insert new offences.
The Speaker corrected the minister’s initial reference to another bill, directing attention to the correct legislation on the Order Paper.
The second reading of the bill was scheduled for the next available sitting on or after 1 April 2024.
The Leader of the House requested a brief delay to present the physical copy of the bill, which the Speaker approved.
The minister concluded the introduction and moved to address the second bill as instructed.

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Speaker

Minister for Home Affairs?

The Minister of State for Home Affairs (Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim)

Mr Speaker, on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs, I beg to introduce a Bill intituled "An Act to amend the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act 1955."

Speaker

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

This one? I shall read it.

Speaker

Second Reading what day?

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

At the next available Sitting on or after 1 April 2024.

Speaker:

Mr Speaker: Leader.

The Leader of the House (Ms Indranee Rajah):

Speaker:

Mr Speaker: I give my consent.

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim:

#10

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim: Mr Speaker, we will present it later.

Speaker:

#11

Mr Speaker: Minister of State for Home Affairs, you can move to the second Bill.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Minister of State for Home Affairs introduced the Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill to amend several acts, including the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, to update law enforcement procedures and insert new offences.
The Speaker corrected the minister’s initial reference to another bill, directing attention to the correct legislation on the Order Paper.
The second reading of the bill was scheduled for the next available sitting on or after 1 April 2024.
The Leader of the House requested a brief delay to present the physical copy of the bill, which the Speaker approved.
The minister concluded the introduction and moved to address the second bill as instructed.

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Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs (Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim)

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Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

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Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Speaker:

The Leader of the House (Ms Indranee Rajah):

Speaker:

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim:

Speaker:

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Law Enforcement and Other Matters Bill

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The Minister of State for Home Affairs (Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim)

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Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

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Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim

Speaker:

The Leader of the House (Ms Indranee Rajah):

Speaker:

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim:

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