ISLAMABAD: While there is a hue and cry among NGOs and human rights activists against the Supreme Court judgment in Mukhtaran Mai’s case, there are a few who are ready to welcome the apex court’s decision saying that the courts are dispensing justice even when they are under pressure. Continue reading Fake Degree Holder PPP MNA Praises Acquittal of Rapists!
Showing posts with label gang rape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gang rape. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A major blow to curbing violence against women
The Supreme Court’s (SC) acquittal of men who gang-raped Mukhtaran Mai some nine years ago has not only caused heartfelt dejection for many, but it can haveserious broader implications. It is feared that such a decision will only add to the existing on-ground difficulties faced by rape and other gender violence victims in our country. It is also not unreasonable to suspect that perpetrators of crimes against women will become even more confident of getting away without due punishment. Continue reading A major blow to curbing violence against women
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