Somalia’s Federal Parliament Initiates Police Force Reform Bill. MOGADISHU, Somalia — The House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia convened its 20th meeting of the 7th session on December 10, marking a significant step towards national security legislation.
The session, chaired by Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe), focused on the first reading of the Somali Police Force Bill, submitted by the Ministry of Internal Security.
The Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), presented a comprehensive overview of the bill’s provisions, detailing the proposed legal framework aimed at modernizing the structure, mandate, and operations of the national police force.
The legislation seeks to enhance the capability of the police force to meet the evolving security needs of the country.
In accordance with the House’s rules of procedure, the floor was not yet open for a full debate on the specific articles of the bill.
However, Members of Parliament seized the opportunity to question the Minister about the general principles and strategic intent of the legislation. This initial scrutiny is crucial to ensure clarity on the bill’s objectives before it moves to the detailed amendment stage. Concluding the session, Speaker Sheikh Adan Madobe directed the Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Security to take custody of the bill.
The Committee is tasked with reviewing the document and preparing it for the second reading, where the House will engage in a detailed clause — by-clause debate.
The Somali Police Force Bill is expected to undergo several stages of review and amendment before it can be passed into law. Its passage is anticipated to bring about significant changes to the national police force, enhancing its efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining security and public order.
Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
