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Fact finding mission: 2007

The IBAHRI report released in July 2007, following a fact finding visit to Pakistan, called on General Pervez Musharraf to restore Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to the office of Chief Justice. The report concludes that the recent forcing from office of Mr Chaudhry, on 9 March 2007, was contrary to the fundamental principles of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary and makes a number of key recommendations to the government.

Read the report: The struggle to maintain an independent judiciary: a report on the attempt to remove the Chief Justice of Pakistan (July 2007)

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Fact finding mission: 1997

In 1997, the IBA undertook a mission to Pakistan to identify and report on various aspects of the rule of law and human rights issues arising from the operation of the legal system there. The mission held wide-ranging discussions with lawyers, judges, government officials, NGOs and the military. Stemming from these talks, a conference entitled 'Access to Justice and Fundamental Rights' was held in Lahore in 1998. Issues addressed at the conference included judicial access; gender and justice; and terrorism.

Read the report:Pakistan: The Rule of Law and Human Rights in the Legal System of Pakistan (December 1998)

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