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ADDRESS BY: MS MMAKO MPELEGANG ABRAM ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA ON THE... - Published: 08/02/2024

MINDSET CHANGE LAUNCH: ADDRESS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MRS. MPELEGANG M. C. ABRAM - Published: 13/12/2023

MINDSET CHANGE LAUNCH: ADDRESS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MRS. MPELEGANG M. C. ABRAM - Published: 13/12/2023

AGC CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE IN STYLE - Published: 15/11/2023

AGC SHINES AT BBNTF 2023 - Published: 07/07/2023

ADDRESS BY ADVOCATE ABRAHAM M. KEETSHABE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA ON THE... - Published: 04/04/2023

PODIUM FINISH FOR THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AT BUSINESS BOTSWANA NORTHERN TRADE FAIR - Published: 09/06/2022

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS AND PPC BOTSWANA DONATES A HOUSE IN PALAPYE - Published: 01/06/2022

OPENING OF THE 2022 LEGAL YEAR SPEECH - ATTORNEY GENERAL - Published: 03/02/2022

Legislators welcome remuneration bill - Published: 12/04/2021

Parliament affirms COVID-19 regulations - Published: 12/04/2021

Parliament adopts Climate Change Policy - Published: 12/04/2021

New System Coming - Published: 12/04/2021

FAQs: Legislative Drafting

How long should a Bill be published in the Gazette before being presented in the National Assembly

Answer:
A Bill other than a Bill introduced on a certificate of urgency has to be published at least 30 days before being presented to Parliament.
When does a Bill become an Act

Answer:
A Bill becomes an Act when the President signs (assent) the Bill which has been passed by Parliament.
What is an Act

Answer:
An Act is law which has been passed by Parliament.
What is a Bill

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A Bill is a proposed law or an amendment to an existing law made by Parliament
What is an enactment

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An enactment is an Act or statutory Instrument or any provision of an Act or statutory instrument.