Community Policing Framework (Establishment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Establish the Community Policing Framework to Provide for Its Governance, Functions, Funding and Powers and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill creates a new body responsible for the work of the Community Policing Framework. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 10 December 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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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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Co-sponsors (2)
Public engagement
6 published submissions
3 support · 2 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Musa E.Kogioppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?
- Okon O.Osunsupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Aisha S.Kanosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Deborah M.Kebbineutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Esther E.Ondooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Kemi A.Kogisupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.