Delays in System of Justice and Solutions
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (Debate and Council) discussed the current situation in the existing judicial system and the recent reforms being carried out by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government. On the recommendation of the Cabinet, as per the amendments in the Criminal Procedure Code 1908 Act, the civil cases will be resolved within one year.
The guests in studio, Abdul Samad Khan, Deputy Superintendent Investigations, Peshawar, and Advocate Sangeen Khan, emphasized that amendments alone are not enough. There should be improved coordination and communication between the prosecution, the police, the judiciary and prison.
Abdul Samad Khan said that delays in reporting and mishandling First Information Report (FIR) has led to low conviction rates. Sangeen Khan said that due to the 61 vacant positions for judges, the courts are overburdened. A single judge cannot handle hundreds of cases daily, however, the amendments proposed in the Criminal Procedure Code 1908 Act will help in quick investigation and increased cooperation between parties.
A radio report by Inam Ullah Khan shared the sentiments of the people who have been in the follow up of their cases for years. They suggested that along with these amendments, the number of staff in courts needs to be increased and well trained to accommodate all parties involved in a case.
AboutSabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programm, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion.
The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM.
On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.
The primary objective of the show has been to underline the criticality of constitutionalism, fundamental rights, public accountability and the rule of law for countering extremism illegalities of all forms.