Juvenile Criminals Need Counselling: TMC Leader Derek O’Brien

Derek O’Brien suggested to the House that Juvenile convicts must be given psychological counselling till they are 21.

TMC leader Derek O’Brien discussing the Juvenile Justice Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (Photo: RSTV screengrab)

TMC’s Derek O’Brien made strong statements in the House today. Speaking for the Juvenile Justice Bill, he said, “I have a daughter and God forbid December 16 must happen again, I’m not sure, but I would have taken a gun out and shot the person”. Some members in the House objected to the statement.

Derek clarified that he was not sending a message as a member of Parliament, but was hypothesising as a father. Derek suggested to the House that Juvenile convicts must not be just given financial help, but also psychological counselling till they are 21. He would like to ask the Congress and the BJP and all to help pass this Bill.