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Human Rights and Death Penalty in Pakistan

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern regarding the human rights situation in Pakistan, specifically focusing on the misuse of blasphemy laws and the reinstatement of the death penalty. It calls for the protection of human rights defenders and religious minorities.
10 15.06.2017
Other
civil law
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Concerns regarding the reinstatement of capital punishment and high numbers of people on death row.
  • The systemic misuse of blasphemy laws to target political dissidents and religious minorities.
  • Increased intimidation, assault, and harassment directed at human rights defenders, journalists, and NGOs.
  • The controversial use of military courts to conduct trials for civilian matters in secret.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty
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