Pakistan passes anti-rape bill allowing chemical castration of repeat offenders

[JackTheRipper]

The bill was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on November 17.


Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes could face chemical castration in Pakistan after lawmakers on Wednesday passed new anti-rape legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.

It comes in response to a mass public outcry over a recent surge in rapes against women and children in the country, and growing demands to ensure justice for victims of sexual assault.

The bill states that Pakistan's government must establish special courts nationwide to expedite rape trials and ensure sexual abuse cases are decided "expeditiously, preferably within four months."

Those found guilty of gang rape will be sentenced to death or life in prison.

Chemical castration is the use of drugs to reduce libido or sexual activity. It is a legal form of punishment in countries including South Korea, Poland, the Czech Republic and in some US states.


Amnesty International said the penalty of chemical castration was "cruel and inhuman" in a statement last December, when the bill was announced.

"Instead of trying to deflect attention, the authorities should focus on the crucial work of reforms that will address the root causes of sexual violence and give survivors the justice they deserve," Amnesty said.

Fewer than 3% of sexual assault or rape cases result in a conviction in Pakistan, Reuters reported last December, citing Karachi-based non-profit War Against Rape.

In a landmark ruling in January, virginity tests on sexual assault survivors were outlawed in Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab.

The so-called virginity tests, which include inspecting the hymen or inserting two fingers into the vagina, are invasive examinations conducted under the belief that they can determine whether a female is a virgin.

Pakistan passes anti-rape bill allowing chemical castration of repeat offenders | CNN

Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes could face chemical castration in Pakistan after lawmakers on Wednesday passed new anti-rape legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.

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There is question, why no castration for single rape?

 

[Khan_patriot]

Good step although I'd prefer physical castration instead and on the first instance of committing the crime

 

[MH.Yang]

Physical castration should be used, and this tool must be used for castration:

 

[HRK]

There is question, why no castration for single rape?

opposition was against it, even this version was not acceptable to them ....

Ideally punishment should be more strict, chemical castration has time limit and after the end of effects of chemical a habitual offender could again become active, so I don't know how government assumed that the repeated offender would not commit the crime again after the effects of chemical castration would end ..... ???

 

[Vapnope]

I would like a registry of sex offender and child molesters so general public can maintain a healthy distance from them.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

The bill was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on November 17.


Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN)Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes could face chemical castration in Pakistan after lawmakers on Wednesday passed new anti-rape legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.

It comes in response to a mass public outcry over a recent surge in rapes against women and children in the country, and growing demands to ensure justice for victims of sexual assault.

The bill states that Pakistan's government must establish special courts nationwide to expedite rape trials and ensure sexual abuse cases are decided "expeditiously, preferably within four months."

Those found guilty of gang rape will be sentenced to death or life in prison.

Chemical castration is the use of drugs to reduce libido or sexual activity. It is a legal form of punishment in countries including South Korea, Poland, the Czech Republic and in some US states.


Amnesty International said the penalty of chemical castration was "cruel and inhuman" in a statement last December, when the bill was announced.

"Instead of trying to deflect attention, the authorities should focus on the crucial work of reforms that will address the root causes of sexual violence and give survivors the justice they deserve," Amnesty said.

Fewer than 3% of sexual assault or rape cases result in a conviction in Pakistan, Reuters reported last December, citing Karachi-based non-profit War Against Rape.

In a landmark ruling in January, virginity tests on sexual assault survivors were outlawed in Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab.

The so-called virginity tests, which include inspecting the hymen or inserting two fingers into the vagina, are invasive examinations conducted under the belief that they can determine whether a female is a virgin.

Pakistan passes anti-rape bill allowing chemical castration of repeat offenders | CNN

Sex offenders convicted of multiple rapes could face chemical castration in Pakistan after lawmakers on Wednesday passed new anti-rape legislation that aims to speed up convictions and impose tougher sentences.

edition.cnn.com

There is question, why no castration for single rape?

because Mullahs are already against the current bill.
any further tightening of law will be seen as a direct threat to their MADrassahs .
they will join hands with opposition to stage violent protests..

 

[JonAsad]

I do not like such harsh rules which could be easily abused.

How many innocent nojawan will get castrated because of false pretext.

 

[JackTheRipper]

opposition was against it, even this version was not acceptable to them ....

Jammat e _______ is still against it, they know, their rapist mullah in madarsahs will be affected..

 

[HRK]

Jammat e _______ is still against it, they know, their rapist mullah in madarsahs will be affected..

bhai srif madarse ka issue nahi hai .... elite schools main bi scandal atey hai .... you are making it look like an issue related to ONLY ONE segment which is not true, even PPP the so called progressive political party IS STILL opposing it.

every b@stard who find some power from every class of the society commit this crime .... few year back there was a scandal of one of Hospital which was one of the favorite hospital of elite businessmen and politicians of Sindh but scandal was buried

Most recent scandal which is ignored by media is related to a lady doctored who was raped by a member of influential political family of Balochistan.

Banks, Media, Education you name it and finds such hush hush stories from every walk of life.

 

[JackTheRipper]

1st, Castration should be used on this rapist mufti..

 

[Menace2Society]

Hang them by their balls

 

[Enigma SIG]

The ones opposing have been on Epstein islands enjoying his parties.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Physical castration should be used, and this tool must be used for castration:

Just looking at that might make a man celibate.

 

[Pandora]

I do not like such harsh rules which could be easily abused.

How many innocent nojawan will get castrated because of false pretext.

It is for repeat offenders. Are you insinuating that a person after given 10-15 year sentence commits rape again is being done in under false pretext? That is why they have put it for repeat offense only.

 

[K_Bin_W]

Physical castration should be used, and this tool must be used for castration:

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I thought Chinese reserved those for Indians only..