Wokha, November 7 (MExN): A workshop programme was organised by Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) with the Wokha Police Department at the SP office, conference hall. The programme was coordinated by officials of WDLSA led by WV Patton, Secretary of WDLSA and Civil Judge (Jr.) along with the Panel lawyers and Assistant Public Prosecutor and ex-officio member of WDLSA.
The programme commenced with introductory remark from the chairperson. This was followed by a keynote address from WV Patton, Secretary of WDLSA on the purpose of the programme which was to sensitize police personnel on their role and responsibilities in implementing judicial directions and proceeding, creating a sense of responsibility amongst them. Patton also highlighted the Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme, 2012 framed by the State Government for grant of relief to victims of Crimes.
Akumla Longchari, Legal Aid Counsel-cum- Master Trainer of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority as resource person presented on the topic of cyber crimes and law in India emphasizing on the legal aspects of computing and IT Longchari also highlighted on modern thief in the realm of cyber world, how cyber crimes happens and crimes involved in social network.
Resource person, Neinguvotuo Krose, Legal Aid Counsel-cum-Trainer of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority presented on the topic of child related issues and Juvenile Justice Systems. Krose briefed on the duties and functions of Police personnel under the Juvenile Justice System and to which a police officer must cautiously follow the guidelines and duties while apprehending a child in conflict with Law. Further, topics on Protection of children from sexual offences Act, Child friendly procedure, recording of statements and medical examination were illustrated.
Later, interaction session was held, discussing major issues and concerns on Protection of children from sexual offences Act (POCSO Act), detention of a Child in conflict with Law during day time under various circumstances, roles of Child Welfare Committee and observation Homes. The programme was attended by sixteen police officers including senior police officers, Special Juvenile Police units (SJPUs) and Juvenile welfare officers (JWO).
