A two-day workshop focusing on
Juvenile Justice Law was recently conducted at the Lexus Grand Hotel, Edgerton
Road, Lahore. The event was a collaborative effort by Legal Awareness Watch,
Marvi Rural Development, and The Miracle & Hope Foundation.
The workshop saw participation
from prominent lawyers such as Kashif Alexander, Chairman of The Miracle Hope
Foundation, Nadia Hameed, a member of the Juvenile Justice Committee at Lahore
Bar Association, Sadaf Yaqub, and Sumble Munir Khokhar, both advocates of the
High Court. Additionally, officials from the Probation Office, Child Protection
Department, and the Punjab Police Department were in attendance.
Government representatives
provided insights into the execution of juvenile law and addressed issues related
to child abuse. They also highlighted challenges faced during the law's
implementation and its practical implications. Attendees actively engaged in
discussions, emphasizing the significance of juvenile laws and their proper
enforcement. The organizers were commended for facilitating such an informative
session. At the workshop's conclusion, participants were presented with
certificates of completion.