PAKISTAN | ASIA
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2021: Expanded Definition and Penalties for Rape
Type of Measure
Laws > Other relevant laws
Form of Violence
Sexual violence
Year
2021
Brief Description
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2021, introduced in Pakistan, expands the legal definition of rape and increases the punishment for this offence. The amendment also establishes a new offence of gang-rape, punishable by imprisonment for life and a fine. These changes strengthen legal protections and accountability mechanisms for survivors of sexual violence.
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