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Relief from Sharif
Read article →: Relief from SharifIn the year 1985, a vivid childhood memory etched itself into my mind. I, barely 13 years old, watched with unbridled curiosity as the…

Restoring Impartiality
Read article →: Restoring ImpartialityWorking in the Office of the Attorney was not new to me. In 1995, I had served a brief stint as a State Attorney…

A Cabinet Outsider
Read article →: A Cabinet OutsiderAt the time, it felt like just another routine day at the office. I had returned from a hearty breakfast in the court cafeteria…

Article 9 – Shining a Light on Rights
Read article →: Article 9 – Shining a Light on RightsTo say the country’s criminal justice system was one-sided would be a gross understatement. Authorities had the ability to arrest individuals at will. No…

Article 8 – The Endless Detentions
Read article →: Article 8 – The Endless DetentionsAt one time, it was the norm for Criminal Court judges to hear accused individuals say, “I was tortured,” “I was beaten,” or, “I…

Article 7: How Taking a Principled Stance Won Respect
Read article →: Article 7: How Taking a Principled Stance Won RespectI was appointed Chief Judge of the Criminal Court on January 20, 2003. The duty included overseeing the Juvenile Court. Mr. Ahmed Mueez and…




