The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Law has been updated with a crucial change that now allows the tribunal to seize the assets of an accused person even before the trial begins.
This is the second time the law has been amended by the interim government.
Previously, the law only allowed the confiscation of assets from those who had been convicted, and the victims of their crimes were compensated with the proceeds.
The updated law changes this by giving the tribunal the power to confiscate and seize the accused’s property right from the start of the trial.
This move is aimed at ensuring that the accused cannot sell or transfer their assets before the legal process concludes.
In addition to this, the new amendment also gives the prosecution the authority to request evidence from any person or organization for the investigation, further strengthening the legal proceedings.
The revised law has led to changes in six sections of the International Crimes Tribunal Act of 1973, enhancing its effectiveness in dealing with serious crimes.