THE current approach in the country of incarcerating individuals for minor offences leads to a cascade of negative effects. This includes overcrowded prisons and the cycle of recidivism, where individuals … Read More
ON a cold morning in 1937, a remand home was inaugurated in Karachi under the Bombay Children Act, 1924. This remand home was later shifted to near Central Jail in … Read More
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 to raise awareness about women’s rights. IWD is strongly linked to women’s movements throughout history for advancing equality. Therefore, the … Read More
What happens when an accused is brought before the magistrate who sends him/her to physical or judicial custody? S/he faces torture or physical punishment while the investigation is being conducted. … Read More
The Ministry of Law and Justice has recently notified the Anti-Rape (Trial Procedure) Rules 2022 under the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021. A trial starts once the police submit … Read More
