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MPs raise concerns over “rushed” Amendment Bill

Members of Parliament on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have expressed skepticism about the expedited pace at which Parliament is considering the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2024. The bill, introduced by Mityana South MP, Richard Lumu, seeks to add further proposals to the existing legislation. Lumu’s bill proposes that the Leader of the Opposition be elected by all Members of Parliament, rather than appointed by the main opposition party. Additionally, he has suggested creating two new Commissioner positions. Committee members have criticized these amendments as hastily drafted and an attempt to ambush the committee. During a presentation to the Legal Committee on Wednesday, Lumu appealed to the committee to allow him to reintroduce amendments that had previously been […] The post MPs raise concerns over “rushed” Amendment Bill first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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