http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-I).09
10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-I).09
Published : Mar 2023
Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan
This paper examines the legal framework of Pakistan in the context of the universally recognized right of protection against self-incrimination. Since there is scarce literature concerning the analysis of the statutory laws and judicial pronouncements in the light of this constitutional protection, this paper aims to bridge this gap by employing a black letter approach to doctrinal legal research methodology. Despite the explicit recognition of this right, there was extensive litigation involving several controversial and unresolved problems concerning the protection against self-incrimination in the apex courts of Pakistan. The examination of statutory laws in Pakistan shows that the protection guaranteed under Art. 13(b) has not been recognized in its full vigour and spirit, necessitating appropriate legislative reforms. The analysis of the judicial pronouncements clearly signifies the resolve of courts in enforcing protection against self-incrimination, but the courts are constrained to make a hard rule to protect individual rights.
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Article 13(b), Constitution of Pakistan, Criminal Proceedings, Fair Trial, Self-Incrimination
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(1) Waqas Rafiq
Lecturer, Department of Law, University of the Punjab, Gujranwala Campus, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Samza Fatima
Associate Professor, Department of Law/Principal, University Gillani Law College, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Muhammad Bilal
Associate Professor, Department of Law, University Gillani Law College, Bahuddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
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APA : Rafiq, W., Fatima, S., & Bilal, M. (2023). Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan. Global Legal Studies Review, VIII(I), 76-86. https://doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-I).09
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CHICAGO : Rafiq, Waqas, Samza Fatima, and Muhammad Bilal. 2023. "Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII (I): 76-86 doi: 10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-I).09
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HARVARD : RAFIQ, W., FATIMA, S. & BILAL, M. 2023. Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan. Global Legal Studies Review, VIII, 76-86.
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MHRA : Rafiq, Waqas, Samza Fatima, and Muhammad Bilal. 2023. "Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII: 76-86
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MLA : Rafiq, Waqas, Samza Fatima, and Muhammad Bilal. "Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan." Global Legal Studies Review, VIII.I (2023): 76-86 Print.
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OXFORD : Rafiq, Waqas, Fatima, Samza, and Bilal, Muhammad (2023), "Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan", Global Legal Studies Review, VIII (I), 76-86
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TURABIAN : Rafiq, Waqas, Samza Fatima, and Muhammad Bilal. "Protection Against Self-Incrimination: An Evaluation of Legal Framework in Pakistan." Global Legal Studies Review VIII, no. I (2023): 76-86. https://doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2023(VIII-I).09