Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill

Explore the details of bill number 13/2024.

Summary

The Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill aims to extend the operation of the existing Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act 1955 by an additional five years, starting from 21 October 2024.
This amendment is enacted with the President's advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, showcasing a continuing legislative commitment to addressing temporary criminal law provisions.
The bill does not entail any extra financial expenditure for the Government, indicating a focus on legal adjustments rather than economic implications.

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Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

6 months ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

6 months ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

5 months ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

5 months ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

5 months ago

Voting

The bill is voted on by the Members of Parliament and, if it receives the required majority, it becomes law. Do note that an exact vote may not be counted; the 'ayes' can simply be louder than the 'noes'.

5 months ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

5 months ago