KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated RM5mil under the 2023 Budget for upgrading and providing of infrastructure for courts hearing cases under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, the Senate was told.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Ramkarpal Singh said on Tuesday that a conducive and child-friendly court would help the children concerned in giving good evidence, thus ensuring smooth court proceedings.
"Among the facilities provided are rest room, playroom, a place to sleep and for dining, as well as a toilet. The court will also be equipped with high-tech and child-friendly infrastructure facilities such as the court recording dan transcription system, voice-to-text , audio-visual system, visualiser and testimonial aid such as anatomical dolls,” he said during the winding up session of the Supply Bill 2023 on behalf of the ministry in the Dewan Negara.
He was responding to a question by Senator Datin Ros Suryati Alang on improvements planned by the government for such a court. - Bernama
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