A legislative amendment Bill includes provisions on investigation timelines but does not clearly specify what happens if the timeline for completing an investigation is surpassed.
Background and earlier position
When laws set investigation timelines, they usually aim to balance speedy accountability with due process. Clear outcomes for delays help institutions apply the law consistently and help affected parties understand their rights and remedies.
What changed now
The current amendment Bill, despite changing or adding rules on investigation timelines, omits an explicit rule for exceeded timelines—creating a gap on handling delays in completing probes.
