The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has introduced a draft for a constitutional amendment aimed at reforming the judicial appointment process in the country.
This proposal seeks to enhance transparency and accountability within the judiciary by establishing a Constitutional Commission responsible for overseeing the appointment of judges.
As part of the proposed amendments, significant changes to Article 175A of the Constitution are outlined. This would facilitate the creation of both federal and provincial constitutional courts, which would collectively be referred to as the Supreme Constitutional Court. The establishment of these courts is intended to streamline judicial processes and improve access to justice for citizens.
The PPP’s draft emphasizes the inclusion of several prominent figures in the proposed Constitutional Commission.
Key members would comprise the Chief Justice, two senior judges from the Constitutional Court, the Federal Minister of Law, the Attorney General, and representatives from the Pakistan Bar Council. This diverse composition aims to ensure that the commission operates with a broad perspective and maintains the integrity of the judicial appointment process.
By instituting this commission, the PPP aims to address long-standing concerns about judicial appointments, which have often been criticized for lacking transparency and fairness. The proposed changes reflect the party’s commitment to judicial reform and its belief that a more accountable judiciary is essential for upholding the rule of law in Pakistan.
