JS extends Speedy Trial Act
Thursday, 3 April 2014
The Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) on Thursday extended by five years the Speedy Trial Act that deals with serious crimes such as extortion, vandalism and tender manipulation. The passage of the “Law and Order Disruption (Speedy Trial) (Amendment) Bill, 2014” came by voice vote four days before the current law expires on April 7. This was the first act passed by the 10th parliament since it was elected in the January 5 general election. State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan moved the bill, according to a news agency.