As is the case with minorities and other disadvantaged groups, the State not only fails to protect the human rights of women, it has neglected to promote attitudes which will permit them to enjoy these rights. Since the enforcement of Sharia laws, thousands of women have been unjustly involved with the criminal justice system and subjected to sexual assault, torture and illegal confinement.
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Constitution guarantees the rights to life and liberty. Not surprisingly, in the light of the foregoing discussion, it is concluded that the State has failed to protect these rights in both the spirit and the letter of the law. The death penalty is still in effect. Amputation, flogging and corporal punishment are incorporated into the enforcement of Sharia laws.
Preventive and Illegal Detention
Much-abused laws for "preventive detention" in the interests of maintaining public order, and other forms of illegal detention are routinely practised in Pakistan, by State authorities, tribal and feudal chieftains and private agencies.
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