Guwahati (Assam) [India], In a bid to improve media understanding of the new criminal laws, the Guwahati Press Information Bureau under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the Assam Police organized a media workshop for journalists in Guwahati. on Tuesday.
The workshop was aimed at equipping journalists with knowledge about the new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) that will be implemented from July 1, 2024.
Gyanendra Pratap Singh, DGP of Assam, graced the occasion as chief guest. He said that the implementation of the new laws is a momentous occasion and the Assam Police is ready to implement them. Around 200 Assam police officers have been trained in criminal forensic sciences.
"Officers are being trained on the applicability of the new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with cases related to them. More than 500 officers will be trained over a period of a few months," Singh said.
He added that criminal laws are updated to meet the needs of the changing times.
Munna Prasad Gupta, ADGP, CID Assam, gave an in-depth analysis of the reforms in criminal laws and their implications. He highlighted the changes in the three laws.
Gupta stated that important changes have been made in criminal laws, focusing more on the rights of the victim, especially women and children. There is greater use of technology in the justice system and community service has been introduced as punishment for minor crimes.
He said the laws will focus on justice rather than punishment and aim to provide speedy justice. These laws will make the justice process hassle-free, in which digital evidence has come at par with physical evidence. Now, cloud storage of a video would be a primary test.
K Satish Nambudiripad, Director General NE Zone, delivered the welcome address and spoke about how the philosophy and approach of the criminal justice system has changed. The system will now be more accessible to people. He highlighted the vital role journalists play in creating awareness among the general public to understand and interpret the events happening around them.
He highlighted the rigorous consultation process undertaken by the Government with all stakeholders, where the Ministry of Law and Justice also held a workshop in Guwahati for the stakeholders on May 18 and 19.
The workshop, attended by journalists from various media outlets, provided a platform for interactive sessions and clarifications on the practical applications of the new laws. Jane Namchu, additional director general of the PIB, moderated the question and answer session followed by the workshop.
The workshop was attended by officials from I&B Ministry, Assam Police and representatives of all prominent media houses.
The workshop was aimed at equipping journalists with knowledge about the new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) that will be implemented from July 1, 2024.
Gyanendra Pratap Singh, DGP of Assam, graced the occasion as chief guest. He said that the implementation of the new laws is a momentous occasion and the Assam Police is ready to implement them. Around 200 Assam police officers have been trained in criminal forensic sciences.
"Officers are being trained on the applicability of the new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with cases related to them. More than 500 officers will be trained over a period of a few months," Singh said.
He added that criminal laws are updated to meet the needs of the changing times.
Munna Prasad Gupta, ADGP, CID Assam, gave an in-depth analysis of the reforms in criminal laws and their implications. He highlighted the changes in the three laws.
Gupta stated that important changes have been made in criminal laws, focusing more on the rights of the victim, especially women and children. There is greater use of technology in the justice system and community service has been introduced as punishment for minor crimes.
He said the laws will focus on justice rather than punishment and aim to provide speedy justice. These laws will make the justice process hassle-free, in which digital evidence has come at par with physical evidence. Now, cloud storage of a video would be a primary test.
K Satish Nambudiripad, Director General NE Zone, delivered the welcome address and spoke about how the philosophy and approach of the criminal justice system has changed. The system will now be more accessible to people. He highlighted the vital role journalists play in creating awareness among the general public to understand and interpret the events happening around them.
He highlighted the rigorous consultation process undertaken by the Government with all stakeholders, where the Ministry of Law and Justice also held a workshop in Guwahati for the stakeholders on May 18 and 19.
The workshop, attended by journalists from various media outlets, provided a platform for interactive sessions and clarifications on the practical applications of the new laws. Jane Namchu, additional director general of the PIB, moderated the question and answer session followed by the workshop.
The workshop was attended by officials from I&B Ministry, Assam Police and representatives of all prominent media houses.
