Legislation concerning the Island's criminal justice system has progressed through the House of Keys.
The Regulation of Surveillance Bill, which has been scrutinised by a select committee, will authorise law enforcers to use methods to safeguard the public
Meanwhile, the Criminal Justice Police and Courts Bill underwent public consultation late last year, and covers a wide range of issues including ASBOs, DNA sampling and powers of arrest.
The original document contained 114 clauses but was passed yesterday containing only 49.
Mr Shimmin says the other clauses will reappear at a later date, but says it was important to get the overall bill through:
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