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New clause 27A

Clause read the First time and ordered to be set down for Second Reading pursuant to Standing Order 46(6).

MRS. TAM: Sir, in accordance with Standing Order 46(6) I move that new clause 27A as set out in the paper circulated to Members be read the Second time. This amendment deletes Sustices of the peace from the process of making detention orders, thus achieving the effect of involving only judicial officers, who have the experience and are therefore in a better position to conduct hearings.

Sir, with these remarks, I beg to move.

Question proposed, put and agreed to.

Clause read the Second time.

MRS. TAM: Sir, I move that new clause 27A be added to the Bill.

Proposed addition

New clause 27A

That the Bill be amended,

پھرتا

le. Sy inserting after clause 27 the following

Amendment of section 71.

27A. Section 71 of the

principal Ordinance is amended

by deleting "a magistrate and

a justice of the peace" and

substituting the following

"a District Judge and

a magistrate”↓

Question on the addition of the new clause proposed, put and agreed to.