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Punjab Govt to Reform Criminal Laws, Forms Legal Committee
Punjab govt forms a legal reform committee to modernize criminal laws, including amendments to the PPC, CrPC, and Shahadat Order. Recommendations expected in 3 months.
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by News Desk
2025-02-25
Punjab Govt to Reform Criminal Laws, Forms Legal Committee

The Punjab government has decided to introduce major reforms in criminal laws to make them more modern and effective, according to the provincial home department.

A Legal Reform Committee has been constituted to draft amendments to key laws, including:
✔ Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898
✔ Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860
✔ Qanun-e-Shahadat (Evidence Law) 1984
✔ A new National Security Law

The committee, headed by DIG Kamran Adil, will submit its recommendations within 3 months.

Key Focus Areas of Reform:

📌 Crime Prevention & Law Enforcement – Strengthening laws for public safety and order.
📌 Protection of Women & Children – Special amendments to safeguard vulnerable groups.
📌 Counter-Terrorism & Cybercrime – Modernizing laws for digital security and inter-provincial coordination.
📌 Use of Scientific Techniques – Ensuring legal amendments align with international standards.

The Punjab home department stated that these reforms aim to create a more effective justice system and enhance public trust in law enforcement.
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