High Rate of Acquittal in Pakistan: A Critical Review
Keywords:
Acquittal, Crime Rate, Police, Evidence, Criminal Justice System, CourtsAbstract
This article comprehensively assesses Pakistan's high acquittal rates in the judicial mechanism by adopting a comparative lens. Emphasizing jurisdictions with similar legal outlines and cultural dimensions, the report sheds light on the usual complexities of common issues and successful variations that impact flexible recommendations for Pakistan. The article further delves into the intricacies of the jurisdiction's legal mechanisms, focusing on the measures that enhance the gathering of facts, protect witnesses, speed up legal proceedings, and fight corruption in court. The use of qualitative methods allows us to identify such patterns in judicial decision-making, and evidentiary challenges and to make a more nuanced contribution to the socio-legal factors explaining acquittal rates Evaluating such similar themes and best practices between jurisdictions, the report concludes that tailored interferences, institutional development of capacity, and stakeholder engagement are necessary factors when resolving increase in acquittal rates. Enhancing law enforcement skills, safeguarding witnesses, speeding up court proceedings, and eradicating judicial corruption are among the necessary solutions that assist in restoring the trust of people and ensuring fairness in Pakistan's legal mechanism. To summarise, the comparative research offers detailed information on the complexities and possible responses to Pakistan's high acquittal rates that focus on the significance of accumulated exertions being done and structural enhancements being made.
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