 And the Senate on Tuesday moved to re-amend the proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Bill 2022 passed on March 9. This followed the consideration of a motion for recommittal, sponsored by Senate Leader Yahya Abdul-Lahi during plenary. In his presentation, Abdul-Lahi relied on orders 1 subsection B and 52 subsection 6 of the Senate Standing Orders 2022 as amended to move for the amendment of the bill. He explained that the re-amendment of the bill became imperative in view of clause 74. It placed the burden of proof on the investigating agencies, rather than the defendant, as recommended by the Joint Committee in its report. The Senate observes that some fundamental issues which require pressure in the state to action arise after a critical analysis of the bill, and considering the amendment that was made in article 74 of the bill, which placed the burden of proof on the investigating agencies, but not on the defendant, which was the recommendation of the Joint Committee, and contrary to the provisions of article 12, subsection 7 of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, which provides, as follows, an high court. Section 7, states, parties may consider the possibility of requiring that an offender demonstrate the lawful origin of alleged process of crime or other property liable to confiscation. The Senate, accordingly, resolved to rescind its decision on clause 74 of the bill as passed, and to commit same to the committees on judiciary, human rights and legal matters and into corruption and financial crimes, with a view to exploring safeguard against abuse. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.