Every person enjoys basic rights in Islamic society

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ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has stated that Islam emphasizes on better treatment with prisoners.

Addressing a seminar on ‘Poor Conditions of Prisoners in Pakistan’, the Chief Justice said ‘every person enjoys basic rights in Islamic society’.

CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry said it was responsibility of the judges to focus on the condition of inmates. He regretted that not a single government had made efforts to improve the condition of people in the jails.

He said Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance, adding that Islamic viewpoint over the better behavior with inmates is very clear.

The CJP stressed on the measures to make prisoners active and better citizen in the society. He said the judiciary was fulfilling its responsibilities to provide justice.

He further said that the rights of prisoners were internationally recognized. They should not be abused or tortured and must be allowed contact with their families, he added.

The chief justice further said November 03 has great importance in the restoration of judiciary in the country. (GNN) (Geo)