On June 13^th 2015, the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore (CLPR) had released its Report on Special Courts set up in Karnataka for specifically trying sexual offence cases against women and children, in an event jointly organized by Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and CLPR. Our findings revealed several causes for concern that indicated a need to revamp the overall functioning of such courts.

CLPR has drafted a Model Policy that is aimed at improving the functional efficiency of these Special Courts by incorporating the recommendations suggested in our Report. To avoid making this effort a mere academic exercise, we have decided to approach the State Government and other concerned authorities for implementing the Model Policy.

Before proceeding to that stage, we thought it would be ideal to consult other stakeholders who may be interested in this project. In that light, CLPR and B.PAC are organizing a Round Table Consultationwith the agenda to discuss the Model Policy on Special Courts, and the way forward. We kindly invite you to participate in this Round Table Consultation and help us in evolving new ideas and suggestions that could be incorporated into the Model Policy.

​WHEN: July 14th 2015 (Tuesday); from 4.pm – 6.pm

​WHERE: Centre for Law and Policy Research, D6 Dona Cynthia, 35 Primrose Road, Bangalore – 560025