PAKISTAN | ASIA
Acid Control and Acid Prevention Act
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Other harmful practices
Year
2011
Brief Description
The Parliament of Pakistan passed the Acid Control and Acid Prevention Act in December 2011.
According to Article 7, the sentence imposed on convicted perpetrators ranges between 1 and 2 years imprisonment, and/or a fine.
Source of Information
National Assembly
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