This video discusses how Child abuse cases in Pakistan’s legal system often go unaddressed due to lack of specific laws, gender discrimination, and lengthy judicial processes. It also discusses the challenges faced in processing evidence in legal cases, leading to delays in trials and the pressure on victims to settle out of court.
Are Child Abuse Cases Ignored in Pakistan’s Legal System?
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