Rapists Will Be Chemically Castrated In Pakistan To Give Justice To Victims

The Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved in principle a law on chemical castration of rapists, the Daily Mail reported.

Former cricket captain and Pakistan premier Imran Khan recently approved the law which would also fast track sexual assault cases.

The decision was made during a federal cabinet meeting, but no official announcement has yet been made by Pakistan’s government.

It was made after the law ministry presented a draft of the anti-rape ordinance at the meeting. 

“We need to ensure a safe environment for our citizens,” Khan said in a meeting, adding that the legislation would be clear and transparent with strict enforcement by officials.  

Moreover, the draft legislation will increase women’s role in policing and improve witness protection.

According to Kahn, rape survivors will be able to register complaints without fear and will have their identities protected by the government. 

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“Strict punishments against wild beasts abusing children and women, special policing, fast track cases, protection of witnesses and victims, a data bank of rapists, quick and expeditious investigations and other points have been drafted,” said Member of the Senate of Pakistan Faisal Javed Kahn. 

“Will be implemented soon to be approved by Parliament,” he added.

On September 14, he Tweeted: “Rising incidences of child and female abuse. The harshest punishments for abusive savage beasts will lead to castration. Our government will legislate soon.”

Sexual harassment and violence against women are common in Pakistan, where nearly 1,000 women are killed each year in so-called ‘honor killings’ for allegedly violating conservative norms on love and marriage.

Currently, convicted rapists in Pakistan face a sentence of between 10 and 25 years in prison or the death penalty. 

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Source: DailyMail