Pakistan - Criminal Law Amendment, Penal code now clearly defines sexual harassment Options

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SUMMARY OF THE PPC AMENDMENT

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2009.

This is an amendment in the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 in clause 509. This clause was the closest to cover sexual harassment but was vague. The current amendment adds a clear definition of sexual harassment and articulates that this behavior, may it happen at workplace, markets, streets or home, is a crime and is punishable by law. This covers all women in the country including those who are domestic workers, agricultural labourers or home based workers; the non formal sector as well as women in all public and private places.

The punishment is up to 3 years imprisonment and/or up to Rupees 5 hundred thousand fine.


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