Summary President approved amendment summary sent by defense ministry
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Mamnoon Hussain has issued ordinance of amendment in Pakistan Army Act, according to which, judges of military courts will have discretion to decide whether the proceeding will be open or not.
The summary of the amendment ordinance was sent by the ministry of defense and the summary included recommendation from the Prime Minister.
Following the amendment, the judges, lawyers and witnesses will be given security and protection. The judge of the court will himself have the discretion to decide whether the proceeding of a particular case will be open or closed.
Sources said that the amendment can be applicable on existing cases; however, the military court’s judge will decide by themselves about proceeding of the case.
