The purpose of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Anti-Gang and Bail) Bill, 2016 is to extend the operation of various Acts, particularly the Bail (Amendment) Act, 2008, the Miscellaneous Provisions (Bail and Kidnapping) Act, 2011, the Anti-Gang Act, 2011, the Bail (Amendment) Act, 2011, the Bail (Amendment) Act, 2014 and the Bail (Amendment) Act, 2015, for a further two year period.
The Bill as introduced requires the support of a three-fifths majority of the members of both Houses in order to be passed.