Pakistan\’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan has reportedly approved in principle a law on chemical castration of rapists in theĀ
Local reports said Mr. Khan approved the law which would also fast track sexual assault cases during a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday, November 24th. But Pakistan\’s government is yet to make an official announcement.Ā
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The decision was made after the law ministry presented a draft of the anti-rape ordinance at the meeting.
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According to GeoTV, Kahn said in the meeting: \’We need to ensure a safe environment for our citizens.\’
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He reportedly said the legislation would be clear and transparent with strict enforcement by officials.
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The draft legislation is expected to increase women\’s role in policing and improve witness protection.
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Kahn said rape survivors will be able to register complaints without fear and will have their identities protected by the government.
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Pakistan has witnessed an increase in incidents of rape since 2020, when a serial killer raped and murdered seven-year-old Zainab Ansari in the eastern city of Kasur in Punjab province.Ā
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Cases of sexual harassment and violence against women have also been on the rise with nearly 1,000 women being killed each year in so-called \’honor killings\’ for allegedly violating conservative norms on love and marriage.
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