The government has withdrawn the Forensic Evidence Bill 2024 from parliamentary scrutiny, with officials citing the need for realignment before re-tabling it for debate.
State Minister for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, made the announcement on the floor of Parliament, stating that the decision followed a review by the Defense and Internal Affairs Committee, which found areas requiring adjustments.
“We realized there are certain things that need to be realigned in this bill before re-tabling it,” Gen. Muhoozi told lawmakers.
The bill, aimed at establishing a legal framework for the collection, analysis, and use of forensic evidence in criminal investigations and prosecutions, had been under discussion before the committee.
Its withdrawal, while a temporary setback, is expected to allow for a more comprehensive and refined version of the proposed legislation.
The government has not provided a specific timeline for when the revised bill will return to Parliament, but officials suggest it will be in the coming months.
