Speakers call for judicial reforms on Death Penalt...

Summary

• Redemption Pakistan organised the event at a local hotel on Saturday to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty, in collaboration with Rawadari Tehreek and Faith & Justice Women Alliance.
• Former Punjab human rights minister and MPA Ejaz Alam Augustine called judicial reform essential to preventing miscarriages of justice.
• Meanwhile, Laiba Imran of the Centre for Human Rights Education Pakistan said efforts to combat violence against women must also challenge deeply rooted patriarchal attitudes.

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LAHORE: Speakers at a gathering in Lahore called for judicial reforms, transparent investigations and equal treatment under the law, stressing that no innocent person should face execution.

Redemption Pakistan organised the event at a local hotel on Saturday to mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty, in collaboration with Rawadari Tehreek and Faith & Justice Women Alliance. Held under the theme “Stories for Life,” the gathering brought together around 150 participants, including lawmakers, religious leaders, lawyers, journalists, academics, students and former prisoners.

Redemption Pakistan Executive Director Aroon Arthur opened the event by highlighting the right to life and the importance of reconciliation. He urged leaders and citizens to work together to build a just and inclusive society.