A Critical Analysis of the Criminal Justice System on Speedy Trial: Bangladesh Perspective

Abstract

The right to a speedy trial is a fundamental human right recognized by international law and guaranteed by the Constitution of Bangladesh. However, the criminal justice system in Bangladesh faces several challenges in ensuring this right. This paper analyzes the key challenges in the criminal justice system of Bangladesh related to the speedy trial of criminal cases. The paper identifies the backlog of cases, lack of resources and infrastructure, slow and inefficient investigations, and corruption and political interference as the primary challenges that impede the fair and efficient administration of justice. The paper also discusses potential solutions, including the need for reforms in the investigative process, improving resources and infrastructure, and addressing corruption and political interference. The findings of this paper can inform policy decisions to improve the criminal justice system in Bangladesh and uphold the right to a speedy trial for all. The research is anticipated to shed light on the issues that are causing the trial process in Bangladesh to drag out, such as the insufficient number of judges, a lack of contemporary tools, a lack of funding, and political interference. The research will also focus on how the length of the trial process affects the efficiency of the criminal justice system in Bangladesh, including how it affects the rights of the accused, the backlog of cases, and the public's trust in the legal system. The study will also make recommendations for potential ways to guarantee a speedy trial in Bangladesh's criminal justice system, such as increasing the number of judges, enhancing the use of technology, allocating more funding, and minimizing political interference.