Gambia: Minister's Withdrawal of Controversial Security Vetting Bill Sparks Parliamentary Uproar

Gambia: Minister's Withdrawal of Controversial Security Vetting Bill Sparks Parliamentary Uproar

In a move that has raised eyebrows, the Minister for Justice, Dawda A. Jallow, on Monday withdrew the highly debated security vetting bill, a key component of the government's broader security sector reforms. The legislation was designed to strengthen trust and integrity within The Gambia's security apparatus and to ensure accountability among those with access to classified information.

Minister’s withdrawal of controversial security vetting bill sparks parliamentary uproar

The bill proposed the creation of an independent agency to oversee security vetting and manage the issuance of clearances for government personnel to unify security vetting processes across the nation and safeguard sensitive information, while enhancing public confidence in government institutions. However, the sudden withdrawal of the bill left Honorable Sainey Jawara, member for Lower Saloum puzzled, stating a detailed challenge to the ministe…

Gov't Withdraws Controversial Vetting Bill – The Standard Newspaper

By Tabora Bojang The Minister Justice, Dawda Jallow, yesterday moved a motion in the National Assembly for the withdrawal of  Vetting Bill 2023 which human rights activists warned would have “introduced and legalised political witch-hunting and victimisation” for political objectives. The AG did not provide any reasons for the withdrawal. Member for Lower Saloum, Sainey Jawara, demanded explanation for the withdrawal but Deputy Speaker Seedy Nji…