People’s Majlis yesterday rejected the Bill on Court Procedures proposed by MP for Fuvahmulah Mohamed Ibrahim Didi.
When the Bill was put to vote to ascertain whether it be accepted or rejected, the Bill was rejected by the Majlis. 20 out of 31 members voted in favor of accepting the Bill to the Majlis while none voted against. 11 members remained neutral.
Majority of the members said that such a Bill was important to establish a strong judicial system. Other members expressed that it was important to accept the Bill and forward it to the committee.
Speaking at the Majlis session MP for Addu Atoll Mohamed Aslam said a strong and independent judiciary was important but the Bill requires to strengthened and worked up on so that it may reflect principles acceptable to the people. He said in most atolls justice system is not very effective.
“If the island court is unable to proceed with a case, it will be transferred to a court in Male’, if the person being prosecuted is unable to come to Male’, in many instances, he is sentenced in absentia, life sentences have given in absentia, now this is very sad” said MP for Addu Atoll.
Speaking in support of the Bill, Mp for South Nilandhe Atoll Ahmed Hamza said a huge effort is required to strengthen the judiciary.
Members supporting DRP said that such a Bill is only required when the new constitution comes in to force. President’s Member Fathin Hameed expressed the need to have an open, strong and independent judiciary and that proposed Bill needs to take into consideration the current Procedures of Trials.
MP Mohamed Ibrahim Didi who proposed the Bill said the intent of the Bill is to gain the trust and confidence of the people towards judiciary.
When the Bill was put to vote to ascertain whether it be accepted or rejected, the Bill was rejected by the Majlis. 20 out of 31 members voted in favor of accepting the Bill to the Majlis while none voted against. 11 members remained neutral.
Majority of the members said that such a Bill was important to establish a strong judicial system. Other members expressed that it was important to accept the Bill and forward it to the committee.
Speaking at the Majlis session MP for Addu Atoll Mohamed Aslam said a strong and independent judiciary was important but the Bill requires to strengthened and worked up on so that it may reflect principles acceptable to the people. He said in most atolls justice system is not very effective.
“If the island court is unable to proceed with a case, it will be transferred to a court in Male’, if the person being prosecuted is unable to come to Male’, in many instances, he is sentenced in absentia, life sentences have given in absentia, now this is very sad” said MP for Addu Atoll.
Speaking in support of the Bill, Mp for South Nilandhe Atoll Ahmed Hamza said a huge effort is required to strengthen the judiciary.
Members supporting DRP said that such a Bill is only required when the new constitution comes in to force. President’s Member Fathin Hameed expressed the need to have an open, strong and independent judiciary and that proposed Bill needs to take into consideration the current Procedures of Trials.
MP Mohamed Ibrahim Didi who proposed the Bill said the intent of the Bill is to gain the trust and confidence of the people towards judiciary.
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