Punjab government supports consecutive sentences for grave crimes
Most outlets reported that the Punjab government has backed the imposition of consecutive sentences in cases involving grave and heinous crimes, emphasizing that this would help restore public confidence in the criminal justice system. While Dawn and Daily Times highlighted the specific types of crimes, such as "brutal and inhuman" and "multiple-murder cases," respectively, the framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, with a focus on the government’s stance and its stated rationale.
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Punjab govt backs imposition of consecutive sentences in grave, heinous crimes
The Punjab government has supported the imposition of consecutive sentences in grave and heinous crimes, particularly multiple-murder cases, arguing that the practice would help restore public confidence in the criminal justice system. The provincial government submitted its written response to the Supreme Court in a case concerning whether sentences awarded to convicts involved in multiple […]
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Punjab backs consecutive sentences in heinous crimes
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has told the Supreme Court that ordering consecutive sentences in cases involving heinous, brutal and inhuman crimes would strengthen public confidence in the criminal justice system and serve the objectives of retribution and deterrence. “The purpose of sentencing is the punishment of offenders, reduction of crime, including through deterrence, reform and rehab...
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Punjab govt backs consecutive sentences to restore public faith in justice system
The provincial government submitted its written response to the Supreme Court in a case concerning whether sentences awarded to...
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