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Recommendation 30
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Evidence given to our inquiry suggested that blasphemy laws in Pakistan are frequently misused to...
Conclusion
Evidence given to our inquiry suggested that blasphemy laws in Pakistan are frequently misused to settle personal disputes and to target religious minorities. Claims of blasphemy are often not supported by adequate evidence and can lead to violence towards the accused and the accused’s family. (Paragraph 66) 36 UK aid to Pakistan
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 4 November 2022. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗