Zainab Alert Bill Final Draft Approved But Exempting Death Penalty.

Any police officer who does not comply with the provisions of Section 8 of this act in case of missing or abducted child or any other public officer who willfully delays or hinders in providing or processing the information in accordance with provisions under this act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description not […] The post Zainab Alert Bill Final Draft Approved But Exempting Death Penalty. appeared first on Nation Bytes.

Jul 22, 2020 - 16:49 Updated: Jul 22, 2020 - 16:49
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Zainab Alert Bill Final Draft Approved But Exempting Death Penalty.

Any police officer who does not comply with the provisions of Section 8 of this act in case of missing or abducted child or any other public officer who willfully delays or hinders in providing or processing the information in accordance with provisions under this act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description not less than one year and up to two years and a fine of not less than Rs50,000 and up to Rs100,000,” Says Final draft.

Zainab Alert bill final draft has been approved by the Senate standing committee on human rights. As proposed in the bill, the cases of child abduction cases will be heard in anti-terrorism courts established under the ATA 1997. However, the final draft approved by the senate standing committee does not include the death penalty. It is expected that final draft would be submitted in the next Senate session for approval

The bill also includes establishing Zarra ( Zainab Alert, Response and Recovery Agency ).

Zarra shall consist of a director-general who shall be appointed by the prime minister through public notice in such a manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Ministry of Human Rights. Other officers and employees shall be appointed by the DG in consultation with the Ministry of Human Rights as prescribed in the rules.

The standard operating procedures (SOPs) shall be devised to ensure the safety and protection of the recovered missing or abducted child in the hands of authorities.

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