UK Lawyers Condemn security agencies heavy handedness on lawyers, media and members of civil society on 29 Sept
Association of Pakistani Lawyers a team of Pakistani origin lawyers, Solicitors, Barristers, Judges in UK jointly condemn heavy handedness of police and security agencies against lawyers, media personnel and members of civil society on 29 September 2007 which is prima facie ultra vires and in violation of the various articles including Article 15 which entitles all citizens free movement in all the country and article 19 which empowers media men to work freely in pursuance of their duties to broadcast news and information to general public.
APL condemn the brutalities of state agencies against eminent lawyers and members of media and civil society. Peaceful protest is a constitutional right of every citizen and protest against a core breach of our constitution deserves a true recognition. Media and lawyers are eyes of any society and attempts to nip their voice with heavy force and oppression is un called for, undesirable and is condemned in the highest order. We demand that SC appoints an enquiry and brings those to justice who have violated the law of the land.
APL further condemn the deteriorating law an order situation in Pakistan as a result of which situation like 12 May 07 is seen almost every other day in the Capital. We witness that on any minor incident roads are blocked with heavy trailers which reminds us of the 12th May massacre in Karachi each time Govt takes such actions. The government of the day must show political will to promote some integrity and tolerance to bear the voice of opposition which is their democratic right as they claim in their enlightened moderation charter and the credit they take for opening many channels. Now is the time to allow those channels to work freely as well.
We all hope that Lawyers, media and Civil society’s contribution is fruitful to bring Pakistan out of this constitutional crisis and we hope that it reaches to those rulers who make decision(s) to listen to it and act accordingly for rule of law, justice and supremacy of Constitution to save the federation and country from imminent dangers.
Amjad Malik, MA, LLM
Solicitor-Advocate of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
Life Member SCBA (Pakistan)
Chair Association of Pakistani Lawyers (UK)
00 44 1706 346 011 & personal email at: amjadlaw@hotmail.com
Mobile: 00 44 7770983308
30 September 2007
- Posted by valiantpk on 02/10/2007.
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