It pains me to say that our criminal justice system has failed to protect the rights of women, who are often victims of violence and discrimination. Hardly a day passes when women- a wife, daughter, a sister and somewhere even mothers – doesn’t become the worst victim of violent crimes. Recent surveys conducted by a few reliable research organisations suggest that violence against women is even pervasive in the “so-called” educated and elite echelons of society.
Doubtlessly, our police, prosecutors, courts, in fact, the entire criminal administration justice system has failed to give relief to women even though our constitution zealously protects women and though several enactments seek to achieve gender justice. Is there anyone to rescue women of this country, with proper and effective legislation and strict execution in the country?
HASHIM ABRO
Islamabad
