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lok sabha passes Criminal Procedure (Determining) Draft Law

during the discussion on On the bill, opposition members expressed concern over data protection possible Misuse of Proposed law violation of Citizen’s right to privacy and other basic rights

during the discussion on On the bill, opposition members expressed concern over data protection possible Misuse of Proposed law violation of Citizen’s right to privacy and other basic rights

lok sabha on On Monday passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 by voice vote. Attempts to de-identify of Prisoners Act, 1920, and allow Collection, storage and analysis of Physical and biological samples, including examination of the retina and iris of Convicted, arrested and detained persons.

Reply to discussion on Proposed law, Federal Home Minister Amit Shah said his only goal was to improve convictions rate in Country, protect human rights of crore of Law-abiding citizens and sending a powerful message in Society. not brought for He said no misuse. Most of Urging opposition members government To send the bill to the Standing or Select Committee of Parliament for Detailed discussion and improvement.

The Home Secretary said that according to the 2020 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the public conviction rate in murder cases were just 44% 39% in rape cases; 24% in cases of Try murder; 38% in theft; and 29% in cases of dacoity. While, in UK average conviction rate was 83.6%, was 68% in Canada 82% in South Africa 97% in Australia (2020-21) and about 93% in United State. all of these countries she was champions of human rights were more strict laws in placeHe said.

Mr. Shah said the bill sought to equip the police with resources needed for Securing convictions in court. He said that through the proposed law he was applying a “T” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi call for “Intelligent [Strict and Sensitive, Modern and Mobile, Alert and Accountable, Reliable and Responsive, Techno savvy and Trained]”the police in 2014.

human rights

Reply to members of the opposition who raised the issue of Human rights, said the Minister of the Interior h should also Worry about human rights of Law-abiding victims of crime. central said government I was also Action on The prison repairs.

during the discussion on On the bill, opposition members expressed concern over The issue of data protection possible Misuse of Proposed law violation of Citizen’s right to privacy and other basic rights. Mr. Shah reassured them of A guaranteed mechanism driven to block any data leak or misuse. data said access It will be based on the query.

describe some of Mr. Shah said the concerns are valid, they will be addressed during the formulation rules. if requiredwill come in adjustment. In response to inquiries regarding detainees under any preventive law, he said that these persons cannot be forced to do so give samples. However, they can on Offers their samples. He said there was no drug analysis or brain mapping test It will be made without the consent of the person.

Under the proposed law, biological samples could be forcibly collected from convicts or detainees for crimes against women or childrenor in . case crime Attracts minimal of Seven years’ jail. they can also It is taken on command – order of A judge to assist in the investigation.

holistic approach

It is reported that the bill should can’t see in isolation but as part of Holistic approach, said Mr. Shah Central government King set up forensic kit science Universities to strengthen criminal justice systemas nextCannot investigate gene crimes using ancient techniques. office way of working in Ministry of It was internal affairs set up to study crime Directions and advice to the State Police. Consultations were also under way To amend the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. about 99% of police stations in The country has been linked to crime and criminality tracking network and systems.

Earlier, Congressman Manish Tiwari said the bill violates Articles 14, 19, 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. its effects on He said civil liberties and human rights are enormous and will have far-reaching consequences. Bhartohari Mahtab of The BJD also raised concerns about possible Subria Soli, an ANC member, said the bill violated Article 21.

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