The Express Tribune has this detailed account of yet another day's hearing in the Military Courts Case pending before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The hearing has been adjourned to February 9. Quaere: will anyone mention the recent Ugandan decision in the recent Kabaziguruka case? Excerpt:
Salman Akram Raja countered by pointing out that in countries like India, military trial procedures offer a fairer system, including the provision for appeals in a civilian tribunal.
He argued that military trials in Pakistan, where appeals are heard by the Army Chief, lack transparency and fairness, leaving civilians at a distinct disadvantage.
Justice Mandokhel noted that the trial of civilians by military courts raises profound questions about the relationship between the civilian and military legal systems in Pakistan.
He questioned whether such trials would be justified in cases where the accused is not involved in any military-related offence.
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