Towards an Equitable Justice System: Comprehensions into the Courts and Criminal Justice Frameworks of Pakistan and the United Kingdom
Author: Muhammad Javed Khan, Dr. Muhammad Bilal
Abstract
The study make an extensive comparative analysis of the courts and the criminal justice systems prevalent in Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK), By studying the institutional framework, procedural aspects, and the constitutional basis of the judicial systems, the paper brings to the fore the key points of similarity and contrast between the two justice delivery frameworks. From a doctrinal and comparative approach to studying the subject, the paper makes a detailed analysis of the statute books, judicial precedents, policy documents, as well as secondary literature based on the UK and Pakistan’s judicial frameworks and structures. The paper’s analysis proves the fact that although the two nations share the same common law traditions, the UK justice delivery framework functions in a more homogeneous, efficient, and human rights-friendly manner than the justice delivery framework in Pakistan, which still suffers from judicial backlogs, delayed justice, and lack of provision for legal aid support.
Keywords
Courts, criminal justice system, comparative study, Pakistan, United Kingdom, legal frameworks, procedural fairness, access to justice, judicial independence, rule of law.
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