Trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency & undermines right to fair trial: Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson

LONDON, Dec 23 (SABAH): A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said that while the UK respects Pakistan’s sovereignty over its own legal proceedings, trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, independent scrutiny and undermines the right to a fair trial.

“We call on the Government of Pakistan to uphold its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,” Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson added.