From Our Correspondent
TURA, July 30: In order to provide a better justice delivery system for offences under Juveniles Justice, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) organised an orientation programme on Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, at the District and Sessions Court here on Tuesday.
Highlighting the importance of the Act, the District and Session Judge-cum-Chairperson, DLSA, Tura, AM Ripnar, said the Act, which is meant to cater to the basic needs through proper care, protection, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in the best interest of children in conflict with law, should be implemented in right earnest as per the provisions of the law.
During the day-long programme, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Dadenggre, Ishan Gupta, spoke about the ‘Roles and Responsibilities of Police Personnel’. He also explained in detail topics such as ‘Procedures for apprehension and handling of children in conflict with law’, ‘Coordination with Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee’, ‘Rights of Children and ethical consideration’ and ‘Preventive measures and community policing strategies’.
Senior Medical and Health Officer of West Garo Hills, Dr Angelice A Sangma emphasised on the roles and responsibilities of medical officers in relation to age determination, medical examination, psychological assessment and ethical consideration.
Meanwhile, Ld. Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, LM Rymbai spoke about the roles of Juvenile Justice Board and legal procedures. Walsmi R Marak, representing the District Child Protection Unit, Tura, informed the gathering about the roles and responsibilities of Child Welfare Committee including the procedures for handling cases of children in care and protection, besides coordinating with other stakeholders including police, NGO and Juvenile Justice Board, ensuring the rights and best interest of the children and upholding rehabilitation and reintegration strategies for children.
Ld. Secretary, DLSA, Tura, Ishana R Marak were among others who spoke on the occasion.
Panel lawyers, board members of Juvenile Justice Board, Special Juvenile Police Unit, police personnel, probation officer, doctors and paralegal volunteers attended the orientation programme.