This article analyzes the contemporary prison crisis in England and Wales, outlining the reasons behind, and the consequences of, such a crisis. Consequences primarily refer to psychosocial challenges faced by prisoners.
In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, an estimated six women are murdered, eight are sexually assaulted, eleven are battered, and thirty-two are abducted on a daily basis. An effective response mechanism is direly needed to counter the incidence of gender-based violence. An assessment of the country’s existing criminal justice system provides insight on what is needed to better protect women and girls.
For decades, religious intolerance and discrimination motivated by blasphemy laws have been salient, notorious features of Pakistan’s societal fabric. Such laws have enabled a culture of fear and ongoing violence waged on religious minorities. A culture shift that entails pro-equity legislation, curriculum reform and a more moderate interpretation of religion is needed to ensure the social protection of all.