There is an immediate call to reassess several outdated legislative acts, including the Charitable Trust Act of 1945, the Religious Bodies Registration Act of 1881, the Money Lenders Act of 1938, and the Credit Union Act of 1954. This plea was brought to light during a recent session with a team from the Ministry of Justice, as they addressed the Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights last week.
Sereana Liqani, the principal accounts officer, informed the committee that the Registrar of Titles (ROT) operates under several laws, among them the Land Transfer Act of 1971 and the aforementioned acts, many of which date back to the late 1800s. She emphasized the pressing need for a thorough review of these laws, citing their antiquity and the necessity to update them to reflect current societal norms.
Liqani proposed that such a review could be realistically undertaken within the next 12 to 18 months. This modernization effort aims to align these laws with contemporary expectations, thereby enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of title registration services for the public.
In summary, the emphasis on reviewing these old laws illustrates a proactive approach to legislative reform, aiming to make legal systems more relevant and responsive to modern society’s needs.
This initiative holds promise for a more effective legal framework in the coming years, potentially leading to greater public trust and participation in legal processes.
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