Reimagining Justice: Modern Legal Reforms for Pakistan in the 21st Century
Keywords:
modern legal reforms, Pakistan criminal justice system, E-justice systems, technology integration, judicial transparency, digital case management, law enforcement gaps, global legal modelsAbstract
In the framework of the twenty-first century, the research intends to address the urgent need for contemporary legislative reforms in Pakistan's criminal justice system. Its main objective is to improve the legal process's effectiveness, accessibility, and openness. The objective is to assess the system's weaknesses objectively and suggest changes that would bring Pakistan's justice system up to date with the rest of the world. The primary purpose is to assess the structural inadequacies in Pakistan's criminal justice system, identify gaps in law enforcement and court procedures, and provide recommendations that can improve the overall efficacy of the system. Additionally, the study aims to assess Pakistan's judicial system against successful models from nations that have successfully incorporated technology into their legal systems, such as China, the UK, and South Korea. To uncover structural flaws in the legal and investigative systems, the study uses a qualitative research methodology. It also involves speaking with legal professionals and law enforcement representatives. The literature review explores the global adoption of E-justice systems, focusing on China, the UK, and South Korea. China uses AI-driven smart courts, the UK uses digital platforms for case management and online hearings, and South Korea integrates E-justice frameworks for electronic filings and case tracking. The study suggests Pakistan's courts should adopt a digital case management system, enhance investigative protocols with advanced training and forensic technologies, and increase judicial transparency. In line with what China, the UK, and South Korea have done, the article recommends that Pakistan update its legal system and use technology. Large expenditures in digital infrastructure, training for legal professionals, and ensuring internet availability in remote areas are all necessary to achieve this. These upgrades would enable a decrease in human error, the removal of delays, and an increase in public trust in Pakistan's legal system.
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