Summary
The aim is to gather a wide range of ideas to shape the legislation.
Key Points
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A special panel is asking many different groups for feedback on a new law.
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Feedback can come from the government, NGOs, community and religious groups, political parties and ordinary citizens.
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All suggestions must be submitted by the 15th of October.
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a small group of people chosen to study a topic and give advice
proposed law
a rule that is being considered but not yet approved
government bodies
organizations that run the state or country
non‑government organisations
groups that help people but are not part of the government
community groups
people who live near each other and work together
religious organisations
groups related to faith and worship
political parties
organizations that try to influence how a country is run
citizens
people who belong to a country
feedback
opinions or comments about something
draft law
a written version of a rule that is still being discussed
legislation
the process of making laws
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