The Ministry of Law and Justice has launched several initiatives to improve legal practices and enhance cooperation in 2024 including training for customs prosecutors and investigators, international mediation and arbitration, establishment of directorate legal education, bilateral agreements and others.
As per the official document of the ministry for the last year, the Law Ministry developed a training manual, and nationwide capacity-building sessions were conducted where training of 92 Customs Prosecutors and Investigating Officers was arranged.
The ministry also established International Mediation and Arbitration where training of 90 mediators and 160 arbitrators, and accrediting of 139 mediators was conducted to reduce judicial backlogs. It also launch a digital platform, translating and updating federal laws in Urdu, accessible via website and mobile app. Furthermore, the law ministry established Directorate of Legal Education in collaboration with the Bar Council to enhance legal education standards.
Ministry of Law and Justice has reviewed 76 government legislative bills, 11 ordinances, and 103 private members’ bills during one year.
As per the official document available, notable legislative achievements include the 26th Constitution Amendment and the Arbitration Bill 2024, modernizing dispute resolution were also made in said time. The Wing also drafted amendments to the outdated Criminal Procedure Code and processed over 3,300 legislative instruments, the document said.
The Drafting and Legislation Wing reviews, vets, and drafts principal and subordinate legislation from various federal ministries, including bills, ordinances, regulations, and other legal instruments. It advises on Parliament’s authority to legislate on proposed matters and supports Standing Committees of the National Assembly and Senate by providing legal guidance.
Meanwhile, in the financial year 2023-24, Rs 174 million in line of fines and court fees were deposited into the government treasury due to proactive engagement with Courts and Tribunals under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
As per the official document available, the Ministry’s F&A Section conducted internal audits of 29 courts, tribunals, and law offices, identifying areas for improved financial discipline. Two training sessions were held for 40 courts, tribunals, and 36 law offices to enhance understanding of financial processes. As a result, financial discipline was maintained, revenue increased, and expenditures were properly recorded and reconciled, ensuring compliance with the TSA regime.
After repeated coordination with Courts/Tribunals an amount by Courts/Tribunals under the administrative control of Ministry of Law and Justice have deposited in Government Treasury in the form of Fines and Court Fees which is approximately 174 million during Financial Year 2023-2024.