The government has decided the trial of the cases filed over the killings during the July Uprising, except those already under trial at the International Crimes Tribunal, will be held at Speedy Trial Tribunals, said Law Ministry spokesperson Dr Md Rezaul Karim on Monday.
Besides, the Law Ministry has formed a special committee headed by Additional Secretary of the Law and Justice Division to strengthen and streamline the prosecution of cases involving murder and other serious crimes during the period,
A total of 837 cases have been filed across the country over killings and other atrocities committed during the July Uprising.
Among them, 45 cases are currently being tried in the International Crimes Tribunal while police have already submitted charge sheets in 19 murder cases in different criminal courts.
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The committee’s key responsibilities include compiling a complete list of all cases filed over killings and other serious crimes committed during July Uprising along with their current status; identifying any procedural or operational challenges in prosecuting charge-sheeted cases (excluding those under trial at the International Crimes Tribunal) and submitting recommendations to the government for necessary action; and
periodically informing affected families and the public about the progress of its work.
The Law Ministry officials said the initiative aims to ensure effective prosecution and expedite justice for the victims of the July Uprising.