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Following the annual Throne Speech, Budget Speech and debate, the judicial arm of government will bring to Parliament in February three important bills which will be amended and replaced.<\/p>

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On agenda will be the Road Traffic Amendment Act. The Act which is subject to negative resolution in Parliament is subject to change. The updates once passed will see an increase in the monetary fine for persons caught not wearing seat belt. The amended figure will be $500 EC dollars.<\/p>

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In addition there to, the Praedial Larceny Prevention Act which was enacted in 1954 will be repealed and replaced by an Act to protect farmers produce and livestock. The changes will ensure that adequate compensation is rewarded to farmers and livestock owners for the damage or theft by the offending person or persons.<\/p>\n

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Also the Medical Treatment Act passed back in 1957 will also be replaced by the Mental Health Act of 2022.<\/p>\n

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The Minister of Legal Affairs Steadroy Cutie Benjamin said laws that are outdated will be looked at and amended in Parliament so that they can reflect the changes that are taken place in modern society.<\/p>

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