Legal Aid: A Cornerstone of Human Rights in Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Islam The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8284-7194
  • Settara Jubeen Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan.
  • Ume Tayyaba Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52131/ctls.2023.0301.0015

Keywords:

Pakistan, Legal System, Legal Aid, Human Rights, Access To Justice

Abstract

This article explores the relationship between legal aid and human rights in Pakistan, addressing the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing justice and the impact of legal aid in overcoming these barriers. It also highlights key policy implications, acknowledging limitations and emphasizing the need for robust government support to ensure equitable access to justice. Legal aid is portrayed as a lifeline for individuals facing human rights violations and injustices, to strengthen Pakistan's legal aid framework to promote justice and equity. This article offers valuable insights into these critical issues and provides a roadmap for improving access to justice and safeguarding human rights in Pakistan.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Islam, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate, (Lahore High Court, Lahore),

     Ph.D. Scholar Department of Law

Settara Jubeen, Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan.

Advocate High Court

Ume Tayyaba, Punjab Bar Council, Pakistan.

Advocate High Court

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Published

2023-10-20

How to Cite

Islam, M., Jubeen, S., & Tayyaba, U. (2023). Legal Aid: A Cornerstone of Human Rights in Pakistan. Current Trends in Law and Society, 3(1), 50–57. https://doi.org/10.52131/ctls.2023.0301.0015