GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILEPAKISTANMEASURESANTI-RAPE (TRIAL & INVESTIGATION) ACT 2021
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Anti-Rape (Trial & Investigation) Act 2021
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Sexual violence
Year
2021
Brief Description

The Anti-Rape (Trial & Investigation) Act 2021 was enacted in Pakistan to ensure the swift redressal of rape and sexual abuse cases involving women and children. The Act establishes special courts for rape cases, mandates the creation of anti-rape crisis cells in public hospitals, allows for the use of modern investigative and trial technologies, and sets up a public reporting mechanism. These measures aim to enhance accountability and provide comprehensive support to survivors of sexual violence.

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