Fair Trial Rights & Anti-Terrorism Courts in Pakistan

Governance, Peace & Security

Ensuring due process and upholding fair trial rights are fundamental pillars of any just legal system. In Pakistan, the operation of Anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) presents significant challenges to these principles, often raising concerns about procedural safeguards, the presumption of innocence, and judicial transparency.

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Education for Justice (E4J)

In 2019, Ms. Sevim contributed to the UNODC's Education for Justice Project, reviewing Module 15 on counter-terrorism and developing teaching materials on human rights concerns.

Promoting Due Process and Fair Trial Methods in Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Courts

CFHR, with partners and U.S. State Department support, strengthened legal protections in Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) through fellowships, panel discussions, moot courts, and a thematic journal focused on fair trial rights. This initiative aimed to enhance awareness, promote informed discourse, and equip legal professionals and youth with advocacy tools.

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Local Action, Global Impact

We work across Pakistan, driving legal reform, advocacy, and policy change to protect human rights and empower communities.