Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan on Tuesday passed a new law on chemical castration of rapists and fast tracking of sexual cases, a media report on Tuesday said.
According to the a report by Geo TV, the decision was made during a federal cabinet meeting where the law ministry presented a draft of the anti-rape ordinance.
“We need to ensure a safe environment for our citizens,” he said, while mentioning that was a serious matter.
The government said that it plans to introduce more women in police officers, fast-track rape cases and witness protection.
The prime minister added that the new law will help rape survivors will be able to register complaints without fear as government will protect their identity.
The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-insaf senator Faisal Javed Khan said the law will soon be presented in Parliament.
Meanwhile, the Pak PM said that the government will introduce a three-tier legislation which will also including registration of sex offenders, exemplary punishment for rape and child abuse and effective policing.
