Speedy Trial becomes permanent

The Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) Amendment Bill, 2024 has been passed unanimously in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS).

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday (February 5) moved the bill in the House and it was passed by voice votes with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.

While placing the bill, the minister said as the Law and Order Disruption [Speedy Trial] was initially enacted for two years and its tenure was later extended on several occasions. The main objective of the law is to keep on peaceful environment in the country and to maintain security for the people.

The Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) Act remains effective until April 9, 2024.

In July 2019, the parliament passed the Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) (Amendment) Bill 2019, extending its validity till 2024 with the aim of disposing of 'sensitive cases' that require quick disposal.