However, “to date, the law has reportedly had little effect and is not uniformly enforced. Bail is generally not granted in blasphemy cases on the grounds that persons facing the death penalty are likely to abscond. Furthermore, prosecution of blasphemy cases is notoriously slow and suspects often ultimately spend lengthy periods in prison. […]
Excerpt from the book targeting of minority 'Others' in Pakistan
However, “to date, the law has reportedly had little effect and is not uniformly enforced. Bail is generally not granted in blasphemy cases on the grounds that persons facing the death penalty are likely to abscond. Furthermore, prosecution of blasphemy cases is notoriously slow and suspects often ultimately spend lengthy periods in prison. […]
Sinjar, Rabia and Zumar and the threat posed by ISIS – An Appeal
ISIS Militants 3rd August 2014 Today, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) overran the city of Sinjar and the two towns of Rabia and Zumar with no defence being reportedly offered by the KDP peshmergas. This is despite the fact that Mr. Barzani promised the residents on his visit a few days […]
BPCA working towards new report on Gender and Minority discrimination in the educational system of Pakistan
Professor Desmond Fernandes our Lead researcher is nearing the end of the much awaited BPCA report on Gender and Minority Discrimination in Pakistan. The report brings together key figures from a variety of faiths and humanitarian groups focused on reform in Pakistan. Contributing writers include; F. Benkhald a Pakistani Jew, Salma Peter John – […]
Eden Christian Centre "International Day" Celebration
Eden Christian Centre held their first ever outdoor event for “International Day” on Sundy 13th July 2014. The long serving celebration held by the global Apostolic church, commemorates the diverse cultures within their congregations. This year Pastor Bryon Jones of the Ilford based parish, chose to share the day with the local community, to create […]
The targeting of minority ‘others’ in Pakistan "Blasphemy Law"
Excerpt from The Targeting of Minority ‘Others’ in Pakistan As for the blasphemy laws, they “are a true instrument of institutional violence and suppression on behalf of the state religion”, conclude Bouvier and Cosadia. Under Article 295 C of the Pakistani Penal Code, “anyone who desecrates the name of the Prophet Muhammad faces the death […]
The targeting of minority 'others' in Pakistan "Blasphemy Law"
Excerpt from The Targeting of Minority 'Others' in Pakistan As for the blasphemy laws, they “are a true instrument of institutional violence and suppression on behalf of the state religion”, conclude Bouvier and Cosadia. Under Article 295 C of the Pakistani Penal Code, “anyone who desecrates the name of the Prophet Muhammad faces the death […]
The targeting of minority ‘Others’ in Pakistan "Muzaffar Bhutto"
Excerpt from the targeting of minority ‘Others’ in Pakistan ( Graphic text) Security forces, including Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, were implicated in a number of gruesome murders and disappearances of political activists from nationalist parties and ‘suspected insurgents’. As an Amnesty International report noted: “Muzaffar Bhutto, a senior member of a Sindhi nationalist political party in […]
The targeting of minority 'Others' in Pakistan "Muzaffar Bhutto"
Excerpt from the targeting of minority 'Others' in Pakistan ( Graphic text) Security forces, including Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, were implicated in a number of gruesome murders and disappearances of political activists from nationalist parties and ‘suspected insurgents’. As an Amnesty International report noted: “Muzaffar Bhutto, a senior member of a Sindhi nationalist political party in […]
The Targeting of minority "Others" in Pakistan "Pakistan"
Excerpt from the Targeting of “Minority Others” in Pakistan With a population estimated at over 187 million and as the fifth most populous country in the world and the second most populous country with a Muslim majority Pakistan has been experiencing a major human rights crisis in recent years. Minority Rights Group International, in its […]