Govt to set up spl courts to curb human trafficking

In an effort to curb the menace of human trafficking, the government has decided to set up special courts, reports UNB.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Law Minister Anisul Huq said seven 'Human Trafficking Deterrence Tribunals' would be set up in as many divisional headquarters in the country.
Law ministry officials said that they have already sent proposals to the public administration and finance ministries for necessary clearance.
Huq said the seven special courts will be established by adhering to provisions of the Human Trafficking Deterrence and Suppression Act.
He said that they are going to set up the tribunals at divisional headquarters rather than districts to ensure justice for the victims.
"The victims might not get justice if the trials are held in the districts where the crime has been committed. I won't explain that now," the law minister said.
Under the existing law, the maximum punishment for such organised crimes is the death penalty while the minimum is seven years in prison.