This text discusses legalities concerning the Hudood Ordinance and Zina, family laws, abuse, marriage, divorce, adultery, maintenance of children, contraception and crimes of honour. It is supplemented by useful appendices containing extracts from relevant ordinances and a glossary which makes it an indispensable guide for lawyers and women. Eminently readable, containing several case studies and real life examples, the book is useful reading for all thinking Pakistani women.