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The ‘Abuse of Women and Children Suppression (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020’ received final approval at the cabinet meeting. The maximum punishment in the ordinance is the death penalty. The test must be completed within six months or 180 days. Even if the judge is transferred, the case will continue. Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam made the remarks at a limited press conference in the Secretariat after the cabinet meeting on Monday (October 12).
Earlier, a virtual cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Prime Minister attended the virtual meeting of Ganobhaban and other members of the Cabinet of the Secretariat.
When asked how long it would take to complete the case, the cabinet secretary said: “It has been decided to complete it in 180 days. It mentions all investigative justice procedures. The Women and Children Abuse Court will do this and should complete within 180 days.Even if the judge is transferred for any reason, there are many delays. However, if a judge withdraws, he will have to continue the case from the condition in which he will leave the case.
The Cabinet Secretary said that in view of recent events, the Draft Ordinance 2000 on the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children (Amendment) of the Ministry of Women and Children was submitted to Cabinet for approval. Child. It was proposed to amend Section 9 (1) of the Act. To prevent violence against women and rape, this section proposes to amend the death penalty for rape or life imprisonment. Everyone, including the Prime Minister, agrees on this. However, since there is now no session of Parliament and immediate action has become urgent, the president can issue ordinances. The final will be effective in terms of research.
The cabinet secretary said: “We have seen this amendment not only in the context of the movement, but also in the general situation of different countries.” This decision has been coupled with our current situation. It has also been discussed by the government. Human conscience is important.
Khandaker Anwarul Islam further said: “As a result of this amendment, there is a massive campaign on the death penalty. This will have a positive impact on the general public. Those who commit this crime will think it contains the death penalty.
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