The death penalty has little deterrence in India’s gender-based violent crimes: Lawyer

The gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor has sparked outrage in India and triggered massive protests across major cities. Advocates say legislation alone will not resolve India’s deep-rooted, systemic problem with sexual violence, calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the system. Vrinda Grover, a lawyer practising at India’s Supreme Court, tells CNA’s Asia First why strict punishments are not proving to be a deterrent, and what the political class can do. Read more: https://cna.asia/4fXvTo0 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia