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

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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.

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."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 U.S. states.

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 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.

 

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They should do it in western countries too

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So the first time is ok. Only for repeat offenders. Pathetic. To be a woman in Pakistan is to be terrified every time you’re in public

I thought canada was better when it comes to sexual abuses but wasn't, same as other countries only diff is their mostly hidden, rapes within families, close networks not like on the streets, so this is a worldwide issue

When men actually stand up to protect women and children from other men!

So they had to go to the courts. They don't treat women respectfully. They forget who gave birth to threat mutt heads. Even 1st time offenders should be punished too. Who do these men think they are.

Guess Bill Clinton isn't gonna go for an authentic curry now

Love this.

Rape is tolerated by rapists. They and those who tolerate this act need to be removed, permanently from society.

BC is haunted by Indigenous kids who were tortured and killed they are taking revenge even trees & plants have pain & feeling we should help & respect every lives so sad for innocent victims please don't hurt anymore lives believe in God if you help others God will help you

Use a dull knife.

Something is better than nothing but cut it off instead of chemicals and please world....MAKE RAPE A WAR CRIME!

That should be world wide

Gee are they not a Muslim society. They chop off hands for stealing....well what’s the diff?

There are no repeat offenders as the victim is forced to marry her rapist in that society as polygamy is legal and marital rape isn't an offense. This is just a gimmick to improve their image.

Since most of these cases aren't investigated or tried, a repeat offender would be very rare.

I agree. If you rape anyone anyone at all. It's coming off.

In Canada we let rapists walk free and we give serial killer acces to the internet

Why after a repeat?

With the world being overpopulated, why not a bullet instead?

They need a special court to deal with this so should they not look at why this is happening? There is a bigger issue here! Great they go to prison for life or get the death penalty but u want to stop it from happening in the first place.

Forget chemical castration, do actual physical castration.

Chemical castration only works if the offender continues to take the medication. Physical castration would work better, but it's a start. Rape is not about sex though, it's about displaying 'power' over the victim. 🤔WomensRightsAreHumanRights WomenAreEqual Equality

there should be no repeats. make the first sentence stiff enough that they will never cross that line again. repeat offenders omg

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