The Senate has rescinded its decision on the passage of the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Bill 2022.
The House took the decision during plenary on Tuesday and subsequently sent the bill to its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Anti-Corruption for more legislative work.
Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi explained that the re-amendment of the bill became imperative in view of the amendment that was made to Clause 74 which placed the burden of proof on the investigating agencies but not on the defendant as recommended by the Joint Committee in its report.
He says these concerns are fundamental issues that require fresh legislation.