S.Res. 109 · 115th Congress
A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rand Paul
- Introduced
- 2017-04-04
- Latest action
- 2017-04-04 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.