DEATH PENALTY IN PAKISTAN: LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

The death penalty continues to be among the most topical legal and human rights issues in the context of Pakistan. On the proponents’ side, they claim that capital punishment has a deterring effect on crime. In contrast, on the other side, critics argue that the death penalty involves a violation of due process, risk of executing the innocent, and human rights abuses. The purpose of this paper is to review and analyze the legal aspects of the death penalty in Pakistan, including current trends, legal statutes, and human rights concerns. It then outlines the recommendations for law reforms to enable the achievement of justice and conform to international human rights standards.