What is the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, and How Does It Protect Rape Survivors in Punjab?

The Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, represents a seminal advancement in Pakistan’s legal landscape, specifically aimed at enhancing the efficacy and impartiality of sexual violence adjudication. The legislation endeavors to rectify systemic inadequacies by establishing expedited trial mechanisms, mandating…