The federal government has decided to enact legislation granting the right to appeal against decisions of military courts, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar announced during a session of the National Assembly.
The announcement came after opposition MNA Asad Qaiser informed the House that he had earlier introduced a bill regarding the right to appeal in military courts, but its whereabouts were now unknown.
Qaiser raised the issue during the session, prompting a response from the government benches.
Law Ministry drafting new bill
Addressing the House, Law Minister Tarar said the Law Ministry is actively working on a new bill to provide the right to appeal against military court verdicts.
He told lawmakers that the proposed legislation would be presented in parliament in the coming weeks.
The law minister stressed that legislation is the exclusive domain of elected representatives. He clarified that the judiciary cannot direct Parliament on lawmaking, reiterating that such authority rests solely with the House.
Tarar said the government recognizes the importance of a clear legal framework regarding appeals against military court decisions. He assured lawmakers that the upcoming bill would address the issue comprehensively once it is tabled.
The proposed legislation is expected to carry significant legal and political weight, particularly amid ongoing debates about military courts and due process.
