LJCP recommendations: Senate body concerned at delay in implementation
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Thursday expressed concern over the delay in the implementation of a substantial number of recommendations by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP). The parliamentary body, which met with Senator Farooq Hamid Naek in the chair, reviewed statutes and other laws undertaken by the LJCP and recommendations made to the federal…
On Thursday, the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice expressed alarm over the lag in executing the majority of recommendations from the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP). Senator Farooq Hamid Naek presided over the meeting, where the committee examined the LJCP's work on statutes, laws, and other legal matters over the past five years.
Mushtaq Ahmed, the LJCP Secretary, presented the commission's mandate and activities, which encompass law reform, judicial policy, case management, e-filing, and access-to-justice initiatives. Out of 143 approved law reform reports, 46 recommendations have been fully carried out, 33 partly implemented, and 58 remain unexecuted. The committee urged a robust follow-up mechanism with relevant authorities and requested a status update on the recommendations' progress.
They also inquired about the LJCP's staff composition, including sanctioned and working strengths, and sought a comprehensive report on service matters. The panel highlighted concerns over prolonged cases and delays in litigation, emphasizing that the LJCP is not responsible for setting individual case timelines. Naek stressed that efficient case management is crucial for timely case resolution and access to justice, and urged the development of policies aimed at reducing delays and improving court administration.
The committee also examined e-filing reforms in the Supreme Court and High Courts, stressing the need to simplify procedures and enhance access to justice through digital initiatives. The Access to Justice Development Fund, endowed with Rs 1,421 million in 2005, has generated Rs 4,057.14 million in cumulative investment income up to June 30, 2026.
Discussion on improving access to justice for women included the proposed establishment of Women Facilitation Centres in district courts and enhanced mechanisms for legal representation for vulnerable litigants. Senators Shahadat Awan, Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Muhammad Tallal Badar, and senior officials from various ministries and departments participated in the meeting.
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