Kulbhushan Jadhav¡¯s case isn¡¯t just one as a slew of cases of human rights violations that?have surfaced in Pakistan. Now, even the European Parliament (EP) has slammed Pakistan for continuous violations. The EP debated and adopted a resolution condemning Pakistan in this regard.
The Parliament took special cognizance of Jadhav¡¯s case and slammed Islamabad for breaching international law by not allowing consular access Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death for espionage.
EP resolution has come within a month after International Court of Justice (ICJ) stayed the execution of ?Jadhav. India had moved to ICJ alleging that charges against Jadhav were concocted and the trial was farcical in which he was sentenced to death.
The resolution, which was adopted by the majority, expressed grave concern over the "roll-back in Pakistan of the respect for human rights and the rule of law". The resolution also questioned the absolute freedom given to security forces especially to run military courts. The questions were also raised on the crackdown on NGOs the intimidation of human rights defenders and religious minorities.
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"Parliament is deeply concerned at the alarming rate of executions in Pakistan following flawed trials, including of minors and persons with mental disabilities, some of which are carried out while appeals are still underway," the resolution said.?
It also called on Pakistan to reinstate its moratorium on the death penalty, with the ultimate goal of full abolition. "The EP deplores the use in Pakistan of military courts that hold hearing in secret and have civilian jurisdiction; insists that the Pakistani authorities grant access to international observers and human rights organisations for purposes of monitoring the use of military courts," the resolution said.?