MEMORANDUM
The object of this Bill is to amend the Penal Code so as to—
(a) strengthen the law on the offence of expressing or showing
hatred, ridicule or contempt for a person or group of
persons;
(b) provide for the offence of stealing medicine, allied
substances, medical supplies, medical equipment, critical
information infrastructure and electronic communications
apparatus;
(c) redefine the word “vandalise”;
(d) revise the penalties relating to vandalism;
(e) make the possession, conveyance and receipt of
vandalised property or material an offence; and
(f) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the
foregoing.