When we talk about the right of the accused in a criminal trial, two fundamental and inalienable rights which come to mind are the right to […]
Circumstantial vs Direct Evidence in Criminal Justice
Evidence, which can only be inferred from the facts of a case, is known as circumstantial evidence. For instance, when a suspect is spotted fleeing a […]
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively
How to Conduct Cross Examination Effectively Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Similarly, when working on a legal case, a wise strategy […]
Defending The Qazi And His Rules
Defending The Qazi And His Rules Whenever judicial discretion is under discussion, it is the poor qazi and the rules applied by him that are put under the […]
Competence Of Witness (Child Witness)
Competence Of Witness (Child Witness) Article 3 of the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984 deals with the competency of a witness. A witness is a person who deposes some […]
The Importance Of E-Court Protocols For Skype Testimony
The Importance Of E-Court Protocols For Skype Testimony The use of Skype or video conferencing technology offers a great advantage in recording statements of witnesses who […]
Witness Protection In Pakistan: Current Laws, Amendments and Comparison With Other Countries
Witness Protection In Pakistan: Current Laws, Amendments and Comparison With Other Countries Introduction Although, the Protection of Pakistan Act 2014 [1] exists and Sindh Assembly passed […]
The Federal Witness Protection Act (2015) (Private Members’ Bill)
Proposed by: Ms. Aisha Syed, Mr. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub, Mr. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah, Mr. Sher Akber Khan (Members, National Assembly) Status: Pending Summary: The Federal Witness […]