HRCP Concerned at Low Conviction Rate in Child, Women Abuse Cases

HRCP decries lack of action over violence against women, children in Punjab

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the low conviction rate in cases of violence against women and children in Punjab in 2024. Despite more than 60,000 cases being registered, only 924 suspects were convicted, with over 2,300 acquitted, revealing significant issues with police investigations and a lack of accountability. HRCP criticized the Punjab government’s response, particularly…

HRCP concerned at low conviction rate in child, women abuse cases

The representational image shows participants posing for photo after a conference by The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan . —Facebook@HRCP87/FileLAHORE:The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed grave concern over low conviction rate in cases of violence against women and...

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HRCP Decries Lack Of Redressal Over Violence Against Women, Children In Punjab - Pakistan Live News

Protesters during a rally on International Women’s Day in Islamabad on March 8, 2019. — AFP The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Tuesday expressed “grave concern over the bleak rate of conviction in relation to cases of violence against women and children in the Punjab province in 2024. Quoting press reports, the HRCP said that only 924 suspects were convicted despite the number of cases registered being over 60,000. The human rights body als…