Insertion of section 161 A, Act V of 1898.

A)   In the Code after section 161, the following new section shall be inserted, namely:

        “161 A. Legal representation of the victim of rape etc.

(1)   where an offence under section 354 A, section 376, section 377 or 377B, of the Pakistan Penal Code has been committed or attempted to be committed the police officer after recording under section 154 shall inform the victim against whom such offences have been committed or attempted to be committed of his or her right to legal representation”

(2)   If the victim requires free legal aid police officer shall provide the list of lawyers maintained by the Provincial Bar Councils for this purpose.

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