Government’s mega crime bill flouts Parliament, say critics

But government says it wants omnibus bill to get swift approval in both Houses.

The minority governing Conservatives are flouting Parliament by refusing to accept any amendments to the massive new and comprehensive anti-crime bill, considered a confidence matter, claim opposition critics. But the government says it wants the mega-bill moved swiftly through Parliament.

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