The United Kingdom has raised concerns over the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by military courts in Pakistan, calling the trials lacking in transparency and independent scrutiny. The UK emphasized that such proceedings undermine the right to a fair trial, urging Pakistan to uphold its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The convictions, linked to last year’s May 9 riots following PTI founder Imran Khan’s arrest, have also drawn criticism from the European Union, human rights groups, and the PTI. The EU expressed serious concerns, citing inconsistencies with ICCPR obligations, which mandate fair and public trials in independent courts.
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