Q. 2657 Support for war crime trials by Bangladesh

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether India has extended support to war crime trials in Bangladesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government has held discussions with Bangladesh Government in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (d) On March 25, 2009 the Government of Bangladesh decided to try war criminals according to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 of Bangladesh [ICT Act] and prosecute the persons responsible for “genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes” committed during the movement for the Independence of Bangladesh in 1971. The Government of Bangladesh announced the formation of a three-member Tribunal, seven-member Investigation Agency and twelve-member Prosecution Team to hold the trial. The ICT has so far announced verdict in respect of three persons during January-February 2013. While the issue of “war crime trials” is an internal matter of Bangladesh, India has been supportive of a judicial process to address pending issues of retributive justice for crimes committed during the movement for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971.
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