The interim government has decided in principle to amend the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, including the creation of a dedicated tribunal to handle child rape cases. A final approval for the changes is expected to come on Thursday.
The decision was made during a special meeting of the Council of Advisers on Monday, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus.
Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul and Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan briefed the media at the Foreign Service Academy following the meeting.
Adviser Asif Nazrul clarified that the proposed amendments are unrelated to the ongoing case of the Magura girl, which will be expedited through existing legal processes.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam was also present during the briefing.
