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17 Dec
Answered

the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, he will state if consideration will be given for the introduction the…

asked by Ms Daureeawo · Riviere des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/87) Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill, he will state if consideration will be given for …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, I have taken cognisance of the draft Police and Criminal Justice Bill which was prepared in 2019 under the previous government. I …

4 Mar
Answered

Mr P. U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian des…

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/124) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to Mr P. U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of …"

Reply

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18 Mar
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access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economicall…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/165) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney- General whether, in regard to access to justice, he will state the measures being envisaged to – (a) ensure that citizens from economically …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I wish to draw the attention of the House that, as per section 4 of the Legal Aid …

18 Mar
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Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of the Slovakian desp…

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/166) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to Mr P.U., a Slovakian national, he will state the circumstances that led to the removal of …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I make no apology for what will be a long reply to that question by the Second Member for Rivière des …

6 May
Answered

the Children’s Court, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Master and Registrar, info…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/423) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney- General whether, in regard to the Children’s Court, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Master and Registrar, …"

Reply

The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Section 3(1) of the Children’s Court Act provides for the establishment of the …

22 Jul
Answered

the digitalisation of the justice system as announced in the Budget Speech 2025-2026, he will state if funds…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/735) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the digitalisation of the justice system as announced in the Budget Speech 2025-2026, he will state if funds …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Master and Registrar of the Supreme Court that a budget of Rs2 million has been allocated for the procurement of …

22 Jul
Answered

the new eligibility criteria and procedures provided for under the Legal Aid and Legal Assistance Act 2025,…

asked by Dr Saumtally · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East

"(No. B/744) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the new eligibility criteria and procedures provided for under the Legal Aid and Legal Assistance …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, the new eligibility criteria for legal aid and legal assistance as provided for in the Act, passed by this House on 8 July, are in …

22 Jul
Answered

the payment of fines and fixed penalty notices, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/751) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the payment of fines and fixed penalty notices, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, the Road Traffic Act was amended in 2019 by Act 24 of 2019 so as to facilitate payment of fixed penalties. Accordingly, a new section …

28 Oct
Answered

the proposed introduction of the Police and Criminal Justice Bill in the Assembly, he will state where matte…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/935) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the proposed introduction of the Police and Criminal Justice Bill in the Assembly, he will state where …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House is aware, there have been several parliamentary questions over time in relation to the Police and Criminal …

2 Dec
Answered

international arbitration, he will state the measures being envisaged to propel Mauritius as a reliable, sui…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/1151) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to international arbitration, he will state the measures being envisaged to propel …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, let me at the outset state that when we look at the evolution of reputable international arbitration centres worldwide, there has …

31 Mar
Answered

the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, he will state where matters stand as to the – (a) implementation…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/177) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the use of electronic monitoring bracelets, he will state where matters stand as to the – (a) …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, the Bail Act was amended in 2011 to provide in section 8(4) thereof, for the imposition of electronic monitoring for a limited …

14 Apr
Answered

the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of th…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/353) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

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21 Apr
Answered

the interception and monitoring of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain informa…

asked by Mr Adrien Duval · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/428) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the interception and monitoring of telecommunications, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Glover: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House would know, for a court order to be issued, there must be an application made for such a court order. And, in …

21 Apr
Answered

the New Court House, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether a maintenance c…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/445) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Attorney General whether, in regard to the New Court House, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to …"

Reply

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28 Apr
Answered

the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission, he will state the composition thereof.

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/519) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission, he will state the composition thereof."

Reply

Mr Glover: Madam Speaker, section 5(1) of the Law Practitioners (Disciplinary Proceedings) Act 2025 provides that the Law Practitioners Complaints Commission …

28 Apr
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the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit of th…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/561) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Attorney-General whether, in regard to the building which formerly housed the Black River District Court at Bambous, he will, for the benefit …"

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