Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Administration of Criminal Justice Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Administration of Criminal Justice. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 1 October 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Committee Report Laid
Not yet reached
Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Public hearings
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Public Hearing on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
Conference Hall, White House Auditorium
Public engagement
2 published submissions
1 support · 0 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Bashir U.Federal Capital Territoryneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.
- Rabiu D.Kanosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.