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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 88000, member: 27"] A shouting match in The Gambia's parliament forced a 30-minute timeout before lawmakers killed a motion on the Intellectual Property Bill. Motion to refer the IP Bill rejected [LIST] [*]The National Assembly voted down referring the Intellectual Property Bill 2025 to a committee. [*]Kebba Jallow of Jarra Central moved the motion, seconded by Gibbie Mballow. [*]Eighteen members voted against, while only five backed it. [*]Zero abstentions were recorded in the final division. [/LIST] Chamber chaos and suspension [LIST] [*]Multiple lawmakers jumped up on points of order mid-proceedings. [*]Loud interruptions persisted despite the Deputy Speaker's repeated calls for calm. [*]The Speaker pulled the standing-orders card and suspended proceedings for 30 minutes. [*]Business resumed right where it left off after the cooling-off break. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]