Bangladesh to ban 'immoral character' evidence in rape cases
Experts say the country's Evidence Act has been routinely used to discredit the testimony of victims. . Read more at straitstimes.com.
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HC seeks experts' opinions on Hindu inheritance law
The High Court today decided to take expert opinions from some jurists and researchers as amice curiae (friends of court) on the rules of a customary law that deprives Hindu women of inheriting their deceased fathers' properties.
Source: thedailystar.net
Plans to improve Slough's children's services in place
SLOUGH’S once ‘inadequate’ rated children’s service has produced a plan to work within its budget after council bailouts.
Source: sloughobserver.co.uk
End to questioning rape victim's character in court: Govt to amend both sections of Evidence Act
The government is set to amend both sections of the Evidence Act in order to put an end to questioning the character of rape victims in court.
Source: thedailystar.net
Evidence ACT: Both sections questioning victims will be amended
Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said the government will amend both the relevant sections of the Evidence Act in order to block all avenues of questioning the character of rape victims in court.
Source: thedailystar.net