Karachi (PR) Shamim Mumtaz Wasee special assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Social Welfare discussed the role of Social Welfare Department in improving Criminal Justice System and elaborated the services provided to vulnerable segment of the society. While addressing project “Supporting Mechanisms for Vulnerable Groups in the Criminal Justice System” launching ceremony, organized by Legal Rights Forum (LRF) she also ensured the support to enhance coordination among the stakeholders. We hope it would bring closer the institutions and benefits for the citizen.
Barrister Shahida Jamil former Federal Law Minister briefed access to criminal justice for vulnerable group and identified the gaps. She also emphasized to effective coordination among the departments. She also appreciated GIZ support for this important and in time initiative.
Tahir Malik, CEO welcomed the guests and audience and shared the LRF contribution to the project and hope this cooperation would lead to change in criminal justice system.
Further Dr Astrid Bosh, Head of Program GIZ/CIS-II thanked audience for their time and she discussed the objectives of the program i.e., improving education and training to strengthen and increase investigative capacities in criminal investigations; practical use of professional methods of investigation, including the use of forensic knowledge, skills and abilities in the process of criminal investigation; and support for the creation of mechanisms to ensure an appropriate response by the criminal justice system towards vulnerable groups, especially juveniles and women.
Ghulam Rasool Samon, Registrar Sindh High Court, Nuzhar Shirin provincial chairperson of Commission on the status of Women, Shaid Shafiq, Senior Faculty Member Sindh Judicial Academy, Anis Haroon and others spoke on the occasion.
Speakers call upon bridging the gender gap in society and rapid and, cheaper justice for the vulnerable groups including women and children.
