The presentation sets how the reform architecture may be strengthened to democratise and make policy-making for rule of law more inclusive through engagement with the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.

1. “Justice – Is My Right”
Understanding the Architecture of
Rule of Law Reform in Pakistan: Reflections
Mohammed Sarwar Khan
Secretary, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan
27 July 2016
www.ljcp.gov.pk

2. Constructing an Evidence Base for Policy
Analysis & Reform
The scenario
• Weak information base on justice sector
• No baseline for justice needs
• No performance indicators or measures
Proposed Measures – “the service delivery mechanics”
• Conducting a Value Chain Analysis – M&E/PI
• Revamping the Information Systems/Databases
• Developing a ROL Index
www.ljcp.gov.pk

3. Sharing Information for Reform &
Accountability – Strengthening Transparency
• Weak supply of information
• Supreme Court directions: Transparency standards for police
and prisons notified
• Performance information/data made available on LJCP website
• All reform reports available on-line
• Speeches and policy statements
• Newsletter/s, fact-sheets
www.ljcp.gov.pk

4. Democratising Policy Dialogues
• Policy dialogue restricted to “closed” official forums
• Weak policy analysis, research capacities
• Engaging with: civil society, think tanks (BISP, PPAF)
• Collaborating with: Universities, colleges (HEC) for policy
analysis and research
• Empirical research: LJCP can absorb cost
• Developing socio-legal research studies
• Creating discussion groups
www.ljcp.gov.pk

5. Strengthening Policy & Planning – Towards
Learning Organisations
• Limited “open” forums for reform
• LJCP as a “policy forum”: Connecting policy-makers
• Legislation & Policy: Engaging Parliament, inter-institutional
dialogue, Rule of Law Caucus
• Operational policy and practice: Provincial Justice Committee
• Strengthening planning: Roadmaps, developing monitorable
roadmaps for reform
• Creating feedback loops: complaints bodies (Ombudsman),
departmental complaints, civic bodies (Public Safety Commission)
www.ljcp.gov.pk

6. Thank You!