By Aazam AmeenResponding to the amendments proposed to the Convention Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment Act and the Code of Criminal procedure act by Minister of Justice Ali Sabry in Parliament today (06), MP M. A. Sumanthiran of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) stated that while on paper such moves are welcome, he expressed that the Convention Against Torture Act has been a dismal failure. Referring to these amendments as “window dressing” Sumanthiran alleged that such moves are mere facades to fool people. You have the act to show people around the world that torture is an offence in this country. Sumanthiran alleged that as far as torture in this country is concerned, the system is broken, adding that it cannot be fixed by passing laws. You will not succeed in this false effort,” Sumanthiran stated.

Source: The Nation July 06, 2021 13:18 UTC