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Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) Report on Transgenders' Access to Justice
The Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) Report on Transgenders' Access to Justice provides a critical assessment of the barriers transgender persons face in accessing Pakistan’s Criminal Justice System, with a particular focus on Sindh. Despite the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in 2018 — intended to safeguard against discrimination, violence, and harassment — significant implementation gaps persist. The report investigates how legal, policy, and institutional frameworks continue to fall short in ensuring equal protection and access to justice for transgender individuals, whether as complainants, victims, or accused persons. Drawing from primary and secondary research the report offers an evidence-based assessment of the performance of Criminal Justice Institutions (CJIs) in Sindh. The report:
- Provides contextual background on transgender marginalisation and justice system access
- Compares global and national approaches to transgender inclusion in justice systems
- Analyses legal and policy frameworks
- Reviews performance and gaps across five key CJIs in Sindh
- Highlights barriers in reporting, investigation, detention, and prosecution processes
- Offers actionable recommendations to strengthen justice access and institutional responsiveness
The Technical Assistance Needs Assessment (TANA) Report on Transgenders' Access to Justice provides a critical assessment of the barriers transgender persons face in accessing Pakistan’s Criminal Justice System, with a particular focus on Sindh. Despite the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act in 2018 — intended to safeguard against discrimination, violence, and harassment — significant implementation gaps persist. The report investigates how legal, policy, and institutional frameworks continue to fall short in ensuring equal protection and access to justice for transgender individuals, whether as complainants, victims, or accused persons. Drawing from primary and secondary research the report offers an evidence-based assessment of the performance of Criminal Justice Institutions (CJIs) in Sindh. The report:
- Provides contextual background on transgender marginalisation and justice system access
- Compares global and national approaches to transgender inclusion in justice systems
- Analyses legal and policy frameworks
- Reviews performance and gaps across five key CJIs in Sindh
- Highlights barriers in reporting, investigation, detention, and prosecution processes
- Offers actionable recommendations to strengthen justice access and institutional responsiveness
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