The AIHRC welcomes the
overturning of
Capital Punishment to Mr. Sayed Parwiz Kambakhsh by
the court of appeal, but it is still concern over the lack
of due process in proceeding of this case.
Considering that the rights and freedoms, enshrined in the
Country�s
Constitution are applicable to all citizen of the
country, and considering that every individual has the right
to enjoy a just and fair trial, and is entitled of a range
of human
rights guarantees during arrest, investigation and
trial. The AIHRC expresses its concern regarding the process
of judicial practices and the way the case of Mr. Parwiz
Kambakhsh was judicially handled by the Primary Court of
Balkh Province and
Appeal Court of
Kabul Province.
Mr. Sayed Parwiz Kambakhsh has the right to appeal to the
Supreme Court of
Afghanistan
for his final judicial proceeding, therefore, the AIHRC
calls upon the Judicial Authority of the country for a full
realization of a free and fair trail in the case of Mr.
Parwiz Kambakhsh in accordance with the provision of
constitution of Afghanistan.
A full respect of due process and standards of fair and free
trail will enhance the public's trust to an independent
judiciary and will encourage further flourishing of freedom
of expression and media in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission
Afghanistan, Kabul, Karti se, Pul-e-Surkh
