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Pakistan: Criminals -- or victims of an unjust system?

Source: 
The News on Sunday
If the President really wants to help women in prison, he would do well to repeal the Hudood Ordinances.
Website Link: 
http://www.jang.com.pk/thenews/mar2004-weekly/nos-28-03-2004/dia.htm#1
Submitted on Wed, 03/31/2004 - 01:00
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  • Law reform
  • [law] general

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