Bill criminalizing gambling accepted, sent to Committee

2 months ago

The Parliament, on Monday, has accepted the government-backed amendment to the Penal Code aimed at criminalizing gambling and the operation of gambling establishments, introducing prison sentences ranging from one to four years for such crimes. The government-backed bill to amend the Penal Code was submitted by ruling PNC’s Central Hithadhoo MP Ahmed Azaan Marzooq. The bill was accepted by the unanimous votes