Country | Bangladesh |
Year | 2000 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
Form of Violence | Other harmful practices, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Other harmful practices |
The Prevention of Cruelty against Women and Children Act 2000 (also referred to as the Prevention of Women and Child Repression Act 2000) was amended in 2003. This Act was formulated to protect women and children from heinous crimes such as rape, dowry, grievous injury. The Act makes provision for the punishment of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The law also has put restrictions on the media so that the victims' privacy is protected. The introduction of the concept of the safe custody is one of the most important features of the law. This act introduced capital punishment in cases of rape, and grievous injuries.
The important features of the Act are: