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Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the reform or repeal of Pakistan's blasphemy laws due to widespread abuse and violence against religious minorities.
10 27.11.2014
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justice
religion
human rights
social policy
public safety
international relations

Key points

  • Widespread persecution of religious minorities, including Christians, Ahmedis, and Hindus, through blasphemy accusations.
  • Deep concern regarding the upheld death sentence for Asia Bibi and other individuals on death row.
  • The application of specific penal code sections that prescribe mandatory life sentences or the death penalty.
  • High risk of mob violence and extrajudicial killings following blasphemy allegations.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan : blasphemy laws MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: Blasphemy laws MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws Pakistan: blasphemy laws
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