Dhaka: The Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry has established a seven-member committee aimed at accelerating the proceedings of cases related to the murders during the July Uprising in 2024.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this initiative is set to address legal proceedings outside the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
The newly formed committee is chaired by an additional secretary and includes representatives from the home ministry, police, the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation, a human rights activist nominated by the law ministry, and a lawyer nominated by the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation. The deputy solicitor from the public prosecutor wing of the Law and Justice Division will serve as the member secretary of the committee, as stated in a press release from the ministry.
The committee’s responsibilities include compiling a comprehensive list of cases filed nationwide in connection with the July Uprising, along with their current statuses. Additionally, it will identify challenges faced by the prosecution in cases with submitted charge sheets and recommend solutions to the government to overcome these obstacles.
Moreover, the committee will keep the affected individuals and the public informed about its progress and will advise the government on ensuring the safety and security of victims and witnesses. The press release also highlighted that while the trials under the ICT are proceeding correctly, the new committee will focus on expediting trials of other related cases.