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Pakistan Pavilion at COP-29: Exploring Judicial Approaches to Climate Action Join us for two powerful sessions on 15 November 2024 at the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, where the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP), alongside distinguished judges, academics, and climate scientists, will explore the critical role of the judiciary in driving climate justice and addressing complex climate issues through legal innovation. Session One: Judicial Pathway Towards Climate Justice Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Session Chair: Honorable Mr. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Supreme Court of Pakistan Moderator: Dr. Maira Hayat, Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame Speakers: 1. Senator Sherry Rehman, Chair, Senate’s Standing Committee on Climate Change. 2. Prof Luis Gabriel Franceschi, Assistant Secretary General, Commonwealth of Nations. 3. Justice Sapana Malla, Supreme Court of Nepal. 4. Justice Luc Lavrysen, President, Constitutional Court of Belgium. 5. Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan, Lahore High Court. 6. Justice Antonio Herman Benjamin, Superior Tribunal de Justica, Brazil. Focus Areas: > Judicial strategies in climate litigation. > Balancing environmental protection and development. > Innovative judicial remedies and cross-jurisdictional insights. > Future directions for climate litigation and global climate governance. Session Two: Integrating Science into Judicial Decision-Making Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Session Chair: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Ayesha A. Malik, Supreme Couty of Pakistan Moderator: Dr. Maira Hayat, University of Notre Dame Speakers: 1. Dr. Adil Najam, Global President, WWF & Dean, Boston University 2. Dr. Fahad Saeed, Senior Climate Scientist, Climate Analytics 3. Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Member, COP29 International Advisory Committee Focus Areas: > Judicial literacy in climate science – examples for courts > Appointing scientific experts in judicial contexts > Climate science as legal evidence > Enforcing climate obligations in international agreements > Climate attribution science’s role in financial decisions on Loss and Damage These sessions will offer insights into how judicial systems worldwide are adapting to the unique challenges of climate change, from interpreting complex scientific data to enforcing climate obligations under international agreements. With LJCP’s commitment to advancing climate justice, these discussions promise to foster impactful approaches for Pakistan and beyond. Let’s shape a resilient future together at COP-29! See you at the Pakistan Pavilion, E-17!

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Press Release Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) and Legal Aid Society (LAS) Formalize Strategic Partnership to Enhance Mediation and Judicial Efficiency in Pakistan Islamabad, August 22, 2024 – The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) has formalized a two-year strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Legal Aid Society (LAS) to lead the development of an advanced mediation framework in Pakistan. This initiative is designed to institutionalize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, to help address the backlog of over 2 million pending cases and expediting justice for citizens. The MoU has been signed at the LJCP Secretariat at Islamabad by Ms. Riffat Inam Butt, Secretary of LJCP, and Barrister Haya Emaan Zahid, CEO of the Legal Aid Society. Under the newly launched project called COMPASS, LJCP and LAS will drive critical capacity-building measures which include training of 1,000 judges in court-annexed mediation processes, accrediting 200 judges as mediators, and developing 2,000 lawyers as mediation advocates. Furthermore, five model court-annexed mediation centers will be established across various provinces to set a national benchmark for mediation practices. This strategic partnership marks a significant leap forward in enhancing judicial efficiency and ensuring timely access to justice for all citizens of Pakistan.

Mr. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah contributed insights from a legal perspective at the 5th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum for Regional Development. The forum aims to enhance cooperation between China and South Asian countries in economic, cultural, and social development. Justice Shah emphasized the importance of establishing strong legal relationships between China and South Asia to ensure smooth collaboration, dispute resolution, and sustainable development. He emphasized the importance of legal cooperation in shaping relations between China and South Asia, aiming to facilitate trade, investment, and cultural exchanges while ensuring equitable outcomes for all parties involved. His participation in the forum highlighted the significance of legal mechanisms in contributing to regional stability and prosperity.

Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Takes Historic Strides in Arbitration Law Reform: In a historic endeavor to modernize Pakistan's legal framework, the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) has led a national effort to introduce arbitration into the country's legal system. Today, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan under the able guidance of the Hon’ble Senior Puisne Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah while addressing the deficiencies in the legal framework of Arbitration Act, 1940 presented draft legislation “The Arbitration Bill, 2024” to the Federal Minister for Law and Justice to place before the Parliament. Today consultative workshop “Rethinking & Reshaping Arbitration Law in Pakistan,” marked the culmination of the efforts as the proposed legislation aims to promote efficiency and fairness in resolving commercial and business disputes. The consultative workshop on “Rethinking & Reshaping Arbitration Law in Pakistan,” was organized by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan, which was held on 2nd May 2024 in the Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad. Click here to read more https://lnkd.in/dAcJ6ugJ