What are the recommendations of the Justice Verma panel on death penalty for rape
Discuss the key suggestions provided by the Justice Verma panel regarding the imposition of death penalty for rape cases.
The Justice Verma panel, set up in response to the brutal gang-rape incident in Delhi in 2012, made several key recommendations regarding the imposition of the death penalty for rape cases:
- Death penalty should not be awarded for cases of rape as it could lead to the victim being killed by the perpetrator to eliminate evidence.
- Enhanced punishment for sexual assault, including life imprisonment for gang rape, rape resulting in death, and repeat offenders.
- Strong emphasis on improving investigation, prosecution, and victim support systems to ensure faster and efficient justice delivery.
- Urging the criminal justice system to be more sensitive towards victims and ensure their rights and dignity are protected.
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