The European Union’s (EU) has called the sentencing of civilians, involved in May 9 events, by military court inconsistent with the obligations that Pakistan has undertaken under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). “In line with article 14 of ICCPR every person is entitled to a fair and public trial in a court that is independent, impartial and competent, and has the right to adequate and effective legal representation,” said a statement issued by the European External Action Service (EEAS). Furthermore, it said, Article 14 also stipulates…
EU shows concern over ‘sentencing of civilians by military court’
