Pakistan: UK response to sentencing of civilians via military courts

24 Dec 2024 08:40 AM

UK government response to sentencing of 25 civilians in military courts in Pakistan

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said:

While the UK respects Pakistan’s sovereignty over its own legal proceedings, trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, independent scrutiny and undermines the right to a fair trial. We call on the Government of Pakistan to uphold its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.