FCC Bill: Restoring the DPP’s Powers for Prosecutions

On Friday, 31 January, the Cabinet convened to sanction the introduction of the Financial Crimes Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill to Parliament. This pivotal piece of legislation aims to restore the authority of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to initiate prosecutions under the 2023 Financial Crimes Commission Act.

Under this new framework, no prosecutions for violations of either the Financial Crimes Commission Act or the Declaration of Assets Act will proceed without the express consent of the DPP.

From now on, any potential prosecution for offenses under these acts must first receive the DPP’s approval, ensuring that the most serious financial crimes face thorough and unbiased scrutiny.

In light of these changes, amendments will be proposed to the Courts Act, the Criminal Appeal Act, and the District and Intermediate Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act, reinforcing the commitment to combating financial wrongdoing with utmost diligence.

This legislative move is a significant step towards bolstering the integrity of our justice system and upholding the rule of law.

Source: Defi Media