Training Workshop on the New Criminal Laws for Officers of Odisha Police.

Training Workshop on the New Criminal Laws for Officers of Odisha Police.

National Law University Odisha, Cuttack is organizing a “Training Workshop on the New Criminal Laws for Officers of Odisha Police” in collaboration with Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, Bhubaneswar from 14th July, 2024 onwards. The workshop aims to sensitize around 550 police officers, including officers of the rank of Inspector, Addl. SP, DSP and SP, of the changes in the new criminal laws.

The Criminal Justice System of India has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as BNSS), the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as BSA) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as BNS), and simultaneous repeal of the existing laws i.e., the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860 respectively.

The Training Workshop is designed to create awareness and training of police officers, with the understanding, appreciation, applicability, implementation, and efficiency of the above-mentioned new criminal laws. It further aims to equip the stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the key changes brought about by the new criminal laws.

This Training Workshop is holistically curated to cater to the expectations of the police officers from various parts of the state to learn and enhance their skills in appreciating the new criminal laws.