President Mohamed Nasheed has returned Repeals of Certain Acts and Parts of Acts Bill, to the People’s Majlis for reconsideration.

In a letter to the Speaker of the People’s Majlis, President Nasheed said Attorney General had advised him that repealing certain laws and parts of Acts stated in the Bill would hinder the administration of some state institutions. The letter also stated that the Attorney General had advised the President that the ratification of the Bill would also hamper the work of law enforcement authorities.

The President noted in his letter had also stated the issues identified by the Attorney General on the Bill.