The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the draft 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill in the Government Gazette, before they are presented to Parliament for approval.
According to the Cabinet decisions issued following the meeting on August 3, the proposed legislation is aimed at further strengthening the independence of the judiciary while improving the efficiency of the judicial system.
The Cabinet paper notes that the draft bills were prepared following Cabinet approval granted on July 27, 2026, and have since received the Attorney General’s clearance regarding their constitutionality.
Accordingly, the Cabinet approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to publish both draft bills in the Gazette and subsequently present them to Parliament for approval. (Newswire)
