Law ministry announces major reforms in Criminal Procedure Code

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice has announced significant reforms in the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898, ARY News reported.

According to reports, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the wide-ranging amendments in the Criminal Procedure Code, which were unanimously approved by the federal cabinet.

According to the Ministry, the amendments were recommended by a committee formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The proposed reforms in the Criminal Procedure Code reflect consultations with bar councils, lawyers, prosecutors, and judges.

Key reforms in the Criminal Procedure Code include the introduction of an electronic system for filing FIRs, along with initial inquiry powers for registering FIRs. Furthermore, only female officers will be authorised to arrest women under the new amendments.

The reforms also emphasise the use of modern investigative tools, including audio and video recordings, to enhance evidence accuracy.

As per the new amendments, prosecutors will now have the authority to highlight deficiencies in police reports, ensuring better transparency in the investigation process.

In cases where evidence is insufficient, the Criminal Procedure Code amendments allow for the suspension of investigations, providing a clearer legal process. The Ministry stated that these reforms will improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement agencies.

Following cabinet approval, the proposed amendments in the Criminal Procedure Code will be presented to Parliament for final legislation.

Read More: Govt withdraws Article 63-A from proposed constitutional amendments 

Back in the month of October 2024, the government stepped back from amending Articles 63-A and 38 of the Constitution, which were initially included in the proposed constitutional amendment bill.

As per the details, the final draft of the bill presented in the Senate did not included changes to Article 63-A and Article 38 of the constitution of Pakistan.

Earlier, the government had proposed that votes cast by lawmakers against the instructions of their party chief would still be counted.

However, the amendment was dropped from the final version of the bill.



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