New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the three historic criminal laws implemented last year have made the judicial system faster, simpler, and more accessible. He described these laws as a major step towards ensuring ease of justice.

Mr Shah was addressing a programme in Jaipur today after inaugurating a state-level exhibition marking one year of the implementation of the new criminal laws. He said the laws were enacted after extensive discussions and consideration of suggestions from hundreds of people.

Highlighting their key features, Mr Shah said that special provisions have been made for offences against women and children. He added that the new laws ensure time-bound justice for victims and termed their imple...