Despite existing legal provisions against it, sexual violence against women is on the rise. In this context, discuss Justice Verma Committee’s recommendations and provide practical suggestions to curb it.
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Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population
Q4. Despite existing legal provisions against it, sexual violence against women is on the rise. In this context, discuss Justice Verma Committee’s recommendations and provide practical suggestions to curb it. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question: Stringent laws and punishments against rape may not be enough to fight rising crimes against women, the Supreme Court had warned the government in 2017. Key Demand of the Question: Discuss the reasons for the persistence of sexual violence against women despite legal frameworks, review the Justice Verma Committee’s recommendations, and provide practical measures to curb this issue. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly mention the data of rise in sexual violence against women despite stringent laws. Introduce the Justice Verma Committee formed after the 2012 Delhi gang rape case to suggest reforms in the criminal justice system. Body: First part: Existing legal provisions: Second part: Justice Verma Committee’s Recommendations Strengthening Legal Framework, Police Reforms, Education and Sensitisation, Accountability of Public Officials, harsh penalty not necessarily a deterrent against such crimes. Third part: Practical Suggestions to Curb Sexual Violence: Effective Implementation of Laws, Awareness and Education Campaigns, Community Involvement, Strengthening Support Systems, Use of Technology Conclusion: Emphasize the need for a multi-pronged approach combining legal reforms, societal change, and robust implementation mechanisms to effectively address and reduce sexual violence against women.
Why the question:
Stringent laws and punishments against rape may not be enough to fight rising crimes against women, the Supreme Court had warned the government in 2017.
Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss the reasons for the persistence of sexual violence against women despite legal frameworks, review the Justice Verma Committee’s recommendations, and provide practical measures to curb this issue.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly mention the data of rise in sexual violence against women despite stringent laws. Introduce the Justice Verma Committee formed after the 2012 Delhi gang rape case to suggest reforms in the criminal justice system.
Body:
First part: Existing legal provisions:
Second part: Justice Verma Committee’s Recommendations
Strengthening Legal Framework, Police Reforms, Education and Sensitisation, Accountability of Public Officials, harsh penalty not necessarily a deterrent against such crimes.
Third part: Practical Suggestions to Curb Sexual Violence:
Effective Implementation of Laws, Awareness and Education Campaigns, Community Involvement, Strengthening Support Systems, Use of Technology
Conclusion:
Emphasize the need for a multi-pronged approach combining legal reforms, societal change, and robust implementation mechanisms to effectively address and reduce sexual violence against women.