The interim government plans to amend the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act-2000 to establish special tribunals for child rape cases.
– The amended act is expected to be finalized on Thursday and published in the gazette as soon as possible.
– Rape incidents involving consent obtained through false promises of marriage will be considered a separate offense.
– The trial and investigation time for rape cases without consent will be reduced.
– The definition of rape has been broadened to include any object used for sexual abuse.
– Trials can now proceed without DNA reports, using medical and circumstantial evidence instead.
– Victim protection and compensation have been incorporated into the law.
– The Magura girl rape and murder case trial will be held speedily, with the investigation concluding soon and the trial beginning within a few days.
Report Date: 17 March 2025
Source: Prothom Alo
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