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"en.20141127.8.4-099-500"2
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"Under blasphemy laws in Pakistan, defiling the Koran or insulting the Prophet Muhammed can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty. Under these provisions, which are part of the Pakistani Penal Code, dozens of people are persecuted every year, although the vast majority of cases are actually fabricated and part of land or workplace disputes. While no one has been executed by the state for blasphemy, those accused of breaking these laws often spend years in prison and along with their family are at all times in danger of mob violence. Even advocates for reform in Pakistan run the risk of being targeted by extremists. It is abundantly clear that the blasphemy laws have been used to instil fear into religious minority communities, and in particular Christians. While minority rights are guaranteed by Pakistan’s constitution, the government must actively address religious hostility within society. Pakistan has a duty to respect, and provide adequate protection to, people of all faiths. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion are fundamental human rights. These rights belong to all Pakistanis, irrespective of their faith."@en1
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"James Nicholson (ECR )"1
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