An Analysis of the Legal System: A comparative Study in the Context of Pakistan and the UK

Khurram Baig, Ali Raza Laghari, Ansar Abbas and Ali Naeem
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Khurram Baig: PhD Scholar Gillani Law College, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Ali Raza Laghari: Lecturer Department of law, TIMES, Institute, Multan Pakistan
Ansar Abbas: LLM Scholar Hajevri Law College, TIMES, Institute Multan, Advocate High Court, Senior Partner of The Legal Solutions and Analysis (LSA), Law Firm, Multan, Pakistan
Ali Naeem: LLM Scholar, Advocate High Court, Managing Partner Goreja Law Associates, Pakistan

Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 2024, vol. 13, issue 1, 378-384

Abstract: This study examined Pakistan and the UK's legal systems, from their structure to where they get laws from, to how they make decisions and the wider effects this has on society. These countries have very different histories, cultures, and institutions, which gives a good opportunity to compare them both individually and relative to each other. The researchers did so by laying down case law, statutory law, and constitutional principles through doctrinal analysis. Pakistan’s blend of Islamic law and common law means it does well at preserving human rights, but it struggles with judiciary corruption and a backlog. On the other hand, in the UK’s use of common law, quick decisions are made, but under pressure from an increasing workload, access to justice is becoming difficult in general. In order to do so successfully, the researchers think it's important to first improve access to justice by reforming legal aid and infrastructure as well as fighting corruption within the profession itself. The next focus of the researchers should be on making things more efficient by using technology better and helping people understand how the system works through publicized reforms and initiatives. Lastly, this study will be useful for any future comparative research or cross-country cooperation looking into legal systems across countries.

Keywords: Legal Systems; Comparative Analysis; Pakistan; United Kingdom; Judicial Processes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.61506/01.00217

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