The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
An Act to establish and declare an institution to be known as the National Forensic Sciences University as an institution of national importance to facilitate and promote studies and research and to achieve excellence in the field of forensic science in conjunction with applied behavioural science studies, law, criminology and other allied areas and technology and other related fields, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 32 of 2020 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2020-09-28 |
| In force from | 2020-10-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Women Safety Division |
| Sections | 56 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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When did the The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020 come into force?
It came into force on 2020-10-01, having been enacted on 2020-09-28.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Women Safety Division).
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