Article
The battle for child rights in Pakistan
The Lancet
Publication Date
4-1-2005
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Abstract
Pakistan's high-court decision to repeal a law abolishing the death penalty for children has upset campaigners. But, says Khabir Ahmad, the ruling overshadows the country's patchy approach to juvenile justice, which has ensured that child-rights violations in prisons remain common.
Citation Information
Khabir Ahmed. "The battle for child rights in Pakistan" The Lancet Vol. 365 Iss. 9468 (2005) p. 1376 - 1377 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/khabir_ahmed/78/