The Death Penalty - A Case for Reform in Pakistan's Criminal Justice System

Explore the critical issue of the death penalty through the lens of human rights lawyer Fiza Khawar in this compelling TEDx talk. Delve into the harrowing case of Kanizan Bibi, a mentally ill woman who spent over 29 years on death row in Pakistan for a crime she did not commit. Examine the systemic failures in the criminal justice system, including police torture, wrongful convictions, and inadequate mental health care for prisoners. Gain insights into the urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent miscarriages of justice. Learn from Khawar's experience as the A4ID Pakistan Lead and her work on death penalty cases in South Asia and East Africa. Understand the broader implications of this case for human rights and criminal justice reform in Pakistan and beyond.