S.Res. 109 · 115th Congress
A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia…
Full title
A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
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Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 4, 2017
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
Latest action (Apr 4, 2017): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 4, 2017
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No recorded floor vote found.