<p> Parliament on Wednesday passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill, which provides for stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes.</p>.<p>The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed by voice vote the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill-2022 which was moved for consideration and passage by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.</p>.<p>The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/opposition-accuses-bjp-of-using-human-rights-body-in-partisan-manner-1173441.html" target="_blank">Opposition accuses BJP of using human rights body in 'partisan' manner</a></strong></p>.<p>In the bill, the government has added provisions for death penalty and life imprisonment for those convicted of maritime piracy.</p>.<p>Replying to a debate on the bill, Jaishankar said it will help the country in having international cooperation to deal with piracy.</p>.<p>He also told the House, "We will have jurisdiction on foreign ships (which would indulge in piracy)."</p>.<p>About the members' suggestions about having standard operating procedures (SOP) for have better enforcement, he stated that the suggestion is well taken as it would help in its enforcement.</p>.<p>He appreciated the members' views that authorised persons -- armed forces dealing with piracy -- need to be given immunity.</p>
<p> Parliament on Wednesday passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill, which provides for stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes.</p>.<p>The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed by voice vote the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill-2022 which was moved for consideration and passage by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.</p>.<p>The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/opposition-accuses-bjp-of-using-human-rights-body-in-partisan-manner-1173441.html" target="_blank">Opposition accuses BJP of using human rights body in 'partisan' manner</a></strong></p>.<p>In the bill, the government has added provisions for death penalty and life imprisonment for those convicted of maritime piracy.</p>.<p>Replying to a debate on the bill, Jaishankar said it will help the country in having international cooperation to deal with piracy.</p>.<p>He also told the House, "We will have jurisdiction on foreign ships (which would indulge in piracy)."</p>.<p>About the members' suggestions about having standard operating procedures (SOP) for have better enforcement, he stated that the suggestion is well taken as it would help in its enforcement.</p>.<p>He appreciated the members' views that authorised persons -- armed forces dealing with piracy -- need to be given immunity.</p>