The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on 26 petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Government’s proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill.

The Court stated that its determination would be communicated to the Speaker of Parliament and the President.

During the hearing, the Attorney General’s Department proposed several amendments, including reducing the maximum detention period under the Bill from 72 hours to 48 hours.

The proposed changes also include removing provisions on tattoos and body marks, certain offences and restrictions on publishing information about serious criminal cases.