2.5 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

Section 2 - Core International Human Rights Instruments

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination   The purpose of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is to promote the fundamental rights of all citizens of the State Party irrespective of their race, colour, sex, national origin, language or religion. The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees…

1.5 International Human Rights at the Domestic Level

Section 1 - International Law and the Role of the Judiciary

International Human Rights at the Domestic Level Legal Framework in Pakistan:   Article 268(7) of the Constitution of Pakistan   Pakistan’s existing legal framework is articulated by Article 268(7) of the Constitution, which states that “all laws (including Ordinances, Orders-in-Council, Orders, rules, by- laws, regulations and Letters Patent constituting a High Court, and notifications and…