Reimagining Justice: Harmonising Islamic Law & International Human Rights Standards on Capital Punishment
Date.22 Oct, 2025
On 21–22 October 2025, Justice Project Pakistan, in collaboration with The University of Faisalabad, hosted an international conference titled “Reimagining Justice: Harmonising Islamic Law & International Human Rights Standards on Capital Punishment” at The University of Faisalabad. The conference aimed to initiate a comprehensive national dialogue on the intersection of Islamic jurisprudence and international human rights norms regarding the death penalty. It featured focused sessions exploring the legal and ethical frameworks within both Islamic law and international human rights law that govern the use of capital punishment, with particular attention to shared principles such as mercy, mental capacity, evidentiary thresholds, and protections for vulnerable groups.
The conference brought together high-level stakeholders from the federal government, distinguished international scholars and academics, current and former members of the superior judiciary, medical and mental health professionals, senior UN representatives, and legal and civil society sectors. This report synthesises the discussions and insights shared during the two-day convening, offering a narrative and analytical overview of the conference proceedings.
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