Interim government drops provisions for punishing political organisations over 'genocide' - News Summed Up

Interim government drops provisions for punishing political organisations over 'genocide'


In the initiative to prosecute “genocide-related” to deaths during clashes in the anti-government movement under the International Crimes Tribunal, the interim government has not approved provisions for penalising organisations. The International Crimes (Tribunals) Amendment Ordinance 2024 was endorsed at the Advisory Council meeting at the Secretariat in the morning. If questions arise about banning political parties or organisations, it could unnecessarily bring this law into question. "International human rights organisations, domestic human rights organisations and various other stakeholders had highlighted various shortcomings,” said Asif. We have taken their opinions on the draft.”"I have sent (the draft) to renowned domestic and foreign lawyers, organisations working on human rights, and to the UN human rights organisations.


Source: bd News24 November 20, 2024 18:23 UTC



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