A Critical Analysis of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan

Abstract

One of the most crucial components of any civilization globally is the criminal justice system (CJS). The CJS explains the offences, penalties, processes, and strategies to deal with those who violate social norms. The CJS is what makes society more deterrent. A civilization or nation cannot function effectively without a CJS. The three primary institutions that make up the CJS in the modern world are the police, the prosecution, and the judiciary. These three key institutions make up the system in practically every nation on Earth. However, names may differ from one nation to the other. Out of 139 countries evaluated for conformance with the rule of law, Pakistan came in at position 130. This study's goal is to provide a critical examination of Pakistan's CJS. The approach used in this study is qualitative research. According to this research, Pakistan experienced 319 terrorism-related incidents in 2020, killing 169 civilians. It finds that the ineffectiveness of Pakistan's CJS seriously affects domestic, regional, and global security.