Justice Verma Committee (2012-2013)

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:parliamentary_committee
gptkbp:chairman gptkb:J._S._Verma
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:dateReportSubmitted 23 January 2013
gptkbp:formationYear 23 December 2012
gptkbp:formed gptkb:2012_Delhi_gang_rape
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:Government_of_India
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Justice Verma Committee (2012-2013)
gptkbp:impact led to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
gptkbp:mandate review criminal laws to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault against women
gptkbp:member gptkb:Leila_Seth
gptkb:Gopal_Subramanium
gptkbp:officialName Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law
gptkbp:recommendation gender sensitization
electoral reforms
police reforms
broader definition of sexual assault
accountability of police and public officials
fast-track courts for sexual assault cases
protection for victims
punishment for marital rape
rejection of death penalty for rape
gptkbp:reportLength 630 pages
gptkbp:response widely praised for comprehensive recommendations
gptkbp:title Report of the Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law
gptkbp:website https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/JSVermaCommitteeReport.pdf
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