Mechanism of Crime Reporting in Pakistan: A Critical Study

Abstract

Aim of the study: The research aimed to examine the process of crime reporting in the Pakistan, to determine challenges faced by the citizens and existing flaws in the mechanism and its effects on the criminal justice system of the country. The study also aimed to suggest recommendation to address these flaws so as administration of criminal justice can be improved and delivery of justice to the aggrieved people can be made smooth and convenient.

Methodology: This study employed qualitative research approach and utilized data collection methods such as review of relevant documents, case laws, response through questionnaire etc. This study has been done to determine the causes and impacts of defects in the mechanism of crime reporting in administration of justice in the country. The researcher got response of the law experts to reach a conclusion and proposed solutions.

Findings: From this study it appears that in the country there is not a uniform system of crime reporting consequently it has adverse effects on the criminal justice system of the Pakistan. In Punjab and Pakhtunkhwa Province crimes can be registered online, however in Sindh and Balouchistan still information relating to offence is received and lodged manually. For which informant has to visit Police Station physically. Police often do not register crime or it is not reduced in writing as narrated by the informant, hence this document loses its value. Beside this, corruption, local and political influence also affects the mechanism of crime reporting. As this basic stage of duty is not performed by the Police and people do not trust on this important pillar of the criminal justice system of the country.

Conclusion: Flaws in the mechanism of crime reporting have been determined in this study causing adverse effects on the criminal justice system of the country. Through this study recommendations have been suggested for improvement of the mechanism. Researchers believe that by incorporation of these recommendations better results can be achieved which can be done by administrative decisions.  Trust of the people will be restored.