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Probe
soon on rising “grave crime” No members have been yet named to the committee for which approval was given on Tuesday. The committee has been set up as it is evident that grave crime is seriously escalating in every part of the country during the past few years and the situation has seriously affected the lifestyle of the common man. The matters that the select committee would look into include whether it is necessary to identify and classify statistically the increase in crime in Sri Lanka during the period January 1, 2000 to date, what causes have influenced the increase in crime and whether any omissions or negligence of duty by the relevant authorities including the Police have taken place leading to such an increase. The select committee will also look into the fact whether certain discrepancies in the present judicial system have influenced the increase in crime, what short-term or long-term procedures should be taken with a view to controlling crime and whether new legislation needs to be introduced and existing legislation amended in this regard. Once members are nominated to the committee by the Speaker, it will have the power to summon any person to appear before it and gather evidence, written or oral, and also obtain the services of specialists in the field and experts to assist it. The committee also has the power to report from time to time to Parliament on its findings. |
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