Senate panel passes bill proposing death penalty for perpetrators of acid attacks
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday passed a series of key criminal law amendments, including a bill proposing the death penalty for acid attacks, as it moved to strengthen protections for vulnerable groups and public safety. Chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, the committee considered private members’ bills relating to acid crimes, protection of domestic workers,…
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has passed a bill proposing the death penalty for perpetrators of acid attacks. The committee, chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman, considered several private members' bills aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable groups and public safety.
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, moved by Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, seeks to amend Section 336B of the Pakistan Penal Code relating to hurt caused by corrosive substances. According to Dawn, the bill cites a recent acid attack on a lady doctor in Quetta as a reason for the proposed tougher punishment, which includes "death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 14 years and a fine of Rs2 million".
The bills were passed despite opposition from State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, with PPP lawmakers voting in favour. The committee also unanimously passed a bill proposing to criminalise the abuse of domestic workers, moved by Senator Sarmad Ali.
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