Abstract
Pakistan's high-court decision to repeal a law abolishing the death penalty for children has upset campaigners. But, says Khabir Ahmad, the ruling overshadows the country's patchy approach to juvenile justice, which has ensured that child-rights violations in prisons remain common.
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1376-1377 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | The Lancet |
| Volume | 365 |
| Issue number | 9468 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Apr 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |