British CJ offers services to help Pakistan

During the visit of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to London, he held meetings with the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and also other Justices of the Queen’s Bench Division.In the meeting with the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, both the Chief Justices discussed the issues and problems faced by the administration of justice, with special reference to strengthening the independence of judiciary.The Chief Justice of Pakistan informed him of the developments in the judicial field with respect to the role played by the Supreme Court in establishing rule of law in society.The CJP also informed him of the wider jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the diverse nature of cases, which are being filed in the Court under the Appellate and Original Jurisdictions, as provided by the Constitution.The two dignitaries also discussed ways and means to attract the best persons of the legal profession to join the Bench.The Chief Justice of England and Wales explained the new and revised mechanism of induction of Judges to the superior courts as well as the Trial Courts. They further discussed the court procedures in conducting trial and ways and means to expedite the judicial process through reform of law and procedure.The CJP also had a meeting with Rt Hon Lord Justice Gross and the Rt Hon Sir John Thomas, President of the Queen’s Bench Division together with their other colleagues.The two sides agreed that regular interaction amongst judges is essential for sharing knowledge and experiences to improve the functioning of courts.