An independent umbrella body that brings the various investigative agencies under one roof holds the key to shoring up their credibility in the country. Discuss (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 3 years
KEY POINTS
· The police and investigative agencies may have de-facto legitimacy, but as institutions, they are yet to gain social legitimacy. Police should work impartially and focus on crime prevention.
· Lack of infrastructure, lack of sufficient manpower, inhuman conditions, especially at the lowest rung, lack of modern equipment, questionable methods of procuring evidence, officers failing to abide by the rule book and the lack of accountability of erring officers.
· There is an immediate requirement for the creation of an independent umbrella institution, so as to bring various agencies like the CBI, SFIO, and ED under one roof.
· This body is required to be created under a statute, clearly defining its powers, functions and jurisdictions. Such a law will also lead to much-needed legislative oversight.
· A provision in the proposed law for an annual audit of the performance of the institution by the appointing committee will be a reasonable check and balance.
· An issue that needs addressing at this stage is the representation of women in the criminal justice system. Often, women feel deterred in reporting certain offences due to a lack of representation.
· Relations between the community and police also need to be fixed. This is only possible if police training includes sensitisation workshops and interactions to inspire public confidence.
Manish 3 years
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IAS Parliament 3 years
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