Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2023-02-27

Introduction of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act

- The Cabinet at its meeting held on 2021‑03‑08 has granted approval to introduce a new Act incorporating the most suitable provisions to replace Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Actcurrently in force, so that the internationally accepted best standards and practices can be followed. Accordingly, the clearance of the Attorney General has been received for the Bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman. As such, the proposal made by the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms to publish the said Bill in the Government Gazette and submit the same thereafter, to Parliament for approval, was approved by the Cabinet.