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Severe penalties called for in Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill

Severe penalties called for in Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill

Legislators have proposed severe and deterrent penalties in the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill for persons convicted of causing financial losses to government. Parliament started consideration of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013 after it had been deferred to allow for further consultations. The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013, a Private Members’ Bill, seeks to amend the Anti-Corruption Act, 2009 […]

Muruli Mukasa wants protection for security officers in Anti Torture bill

Security minister Muluri Mukasa has supported the Anti torture bill currently being scrutinized by the legal and parliamentary affairs committee of parliament saying it will outlaw torture. However he suggests that the law should be balanced to protect the people who collect information from suspects which can be used for successful prosecution. Muluri who was […]