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Department of Justice Details Key Legislative Reforms and Bills Before Parliament

Posted 11 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has briefed Parliament on major legislative updates, including the repeal of the Riotous Assemblies Act, No. 17 of 1956, and key amendments to the Legal Practice Act, No. 28 of 2014.

Justice Department Calls for Comments on Four Key Legislative Draft Bills

Posted 11 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has released major draft legislation for public comment, targeting illegal mining penalties, Legal Practice Council powers, trust regulation oversight, and statutory incitement offences.

Accounting Standards Board Approves Amendments to GRAP 109

Posted 11 August 2026

The Accounting Standards Board has approved final amendments to GRAP 109 on Accounting by Principals and Agents following feedback from its post-implementation review.

Draft Regulations Issued for Electronic Commissioning of Oaths

Posted 9 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft regulations under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, 1963, establishing formal framework rules for remote audio-visual commissioning.