LAHORE, FEB 25 (DNA): The Punjab government has decided to amend criminal laws in the province, forming a legal reforms committee to oversee the process, an official said on Tuesday.
According to a spokesperson for the provincial home department, the committee will be led by Punjab Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Kamran Adil and will present its recommendations within three months to modernise and enhance the effectiveness of the laws.
The committee will draft amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 (CrPC), the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 (PPC), and the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984. Additionally, the body will also prepare a draft for a national security law.
The Punjab Home Department stated that legal reforms will focus on crime prevention, effective law enforcement, and public order. Special attention will be given to amending laws related to the protection of women and children in the province.
The reforms committee will also propose amendments concerning counter-terrorism, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and inter-provincial coordination.
The proposed changes will align legal provisions with modern scientific techniques, contemporary laws, and evolving societal needs.
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