Radio Pakistan
Published Date: May 14, 2019
Govt trying to introduce panchayat system: Chairperson NA Committee on Law, Justice
Chairperson, National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Riaz Fatyana has said the government is trying to introduce panchayat system in the country and alternative dispute resolution laws in the parliament.
Speaking at a seminar on ‘Understanding Barriers for Women’s Access to Justice in Pakistan’, in Islamabad today (Tuesday), he said the system will reduce burden on courts and provide transparent, cost effective and speedy justice to the people, especially to women and vulnerable groups.
He said the proposal of Qazi courts is also under consideration of incumbent government, where victim don’t require lawyers and will be provided with affordable and speedy justice.
Source: http://www.radio.gov.pk/14-05-2019/govt-trying-to-introduce-panchayat-system-chairperson-na-committee-on-law