Bills
Bills before Parliament and what outlets report about them.
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Death penalty bill tabled: hanging as the only method, a seven-member panel and a ban on filming
The government tabled a bill on 9 November that sets out how death sentences would be passed and carried out, with hanging as the only method. The President said his government will enforce the penalty when the law requires it.
Maldives Independent, Sun Online, MV+, The Standard Maldives · 11 sources
Maldives Independent, Sun Online, MV+, The Standard Maldives
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Defamation bill tabled: civil lawsuits over false statements; outlets differ on the damages
The government tabled a bill on 9 November that would make defamation a civil wrong, with the right to sue over false statements in speech, writing, broadcasts, online posts and gestures. Outlets give different figures for the damages.
Maldives Independent, The Standard Maldives, MV+, Sun Online · 7 sources
Maldives Independent, The Standard Maldives, MV+, Sun Online
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Real Estate Bill tabled: 99-year leases, a 25% cap and an Israeli ban; no referendum, says President
The government tabled a Real Estate Business Bill on 9 November that would set the legal framework for the Rasmale' project, including 99-year leases, a ban on Israeli buyers and a 25% cap on any one foreign country. The President ruled out a referendum.
Maldives Independent, The Standard Maldives, Sun Online, MV+ · 13 sources
Maldives Independent, The Standard Maldives, Sun Online, MV+
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