RCIL & HR

The Research Centre for International Law and Human Rights (RCIL & HR)

About RCIL & HR

The Research Centre for International Law and Human Rights (RCIL & HR) is a non-profit research institute with its headquarters in The Hague, The Netherlands. The RCIL & HR is a constellation of highly qualified international lawyers and human rights experts that hold exceptional command not only over international law and international relations, but also in application of the same to the domestic law and foreign policy of Pakistan.

We specialize in conducting thorough research and review in relation to legal frameworks for some of the pressing issues in the world, in general, and in Pakistan particularly. This allows us to highlight gaps in the existing structures and propose solutions in the realm of law and policy.

Expertise

Our Team

Abdullah Mohsin

Chairman of the Executive Committee

Hammad Raza Sultan

Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee
Co-Director of Legal Affairs

Jawwad Raza Sultan

Co-Director of Legal Affairs
Director of Campaigns and Collaborations

Nawal Ramay

Executive Officer
Director of Research

Blogs & Publications

Dolus Specialis in relation to the crime of genocide in Gaza

Image Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/world/middleeast/rafah-bombing-hostage-rescue-gaza.html Genocide which is referred to as the “the crime of crimes”,[1] is perpetrated against persons that hail ...

War Crimes under the Rome Statute: A Legal Analysis of Israel’s Violations in Gaza

Image Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/palestinian-death-toll-from-israeli-attacks-on-gaza-reaches-4-651/3029134 1. Article 8 of the Rome Statute Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal ...

Crimes Against Humanity under the Rome Statute: A Legal Analysis of Israel’s Violations in Gaza

Image Source: https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/rescuer-pulls-out-the-dead-body-of-a-little-girl-from-the-news-photo/1715808238 1. Article 7 of the Rome Statute Crimes against humanity are gross and violent actions in opposition ...

An Examination of the ICC’s Arrest Warrant in Relation to Atrocities Commited in Gaza

Cemented upon the adoption of the Rome Statute, 1998 (‘the Statute’), the International Criminal Court (‘ICC’) was established with the ...

The legality of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, and E-Safety Bill, 2023 under International Law

Image Source: Image by Macrovector on Freepik < https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/data-protection-concept_3817367.htm#query=data%20privacy&position=25&from_view=keyword&track=ais > accessed 22 September 2023 Introduction Data protection is the process ...

Assessing the Constitutionality of ‘Personal Data Protection, E-Safety, and PECA Amendment’ Bills

Source: BNN Breaking https://bnn.network/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/asia-internet-coalition-pakistan-data-protection-bill-jpeg.webp Introduction: Data protection and data privacy are deemed to be the rights of individuals to know ...

Law of Evidence under International Criminal Law with Respect to International Atrocities

Image Source: Diane Marie Aman, 'ICC Prosecutor Symposium: Placing the Prosecutor within the International Criminal Justice Project' ( OpnioJuris.com, 17 ...

The Legality of Trying Civilians in Military Courts under Pakistani Law and Constitution

Image Source: Arab News, Trial of civilians in military courts ‘totally unjustified,’ Pakistan’s top rights body says <https://www.arabnews.pk/sites/default/files/styles/n_670_395/public/2023/05/31/3844491-167703239.jpg?itok=_gy4jUaj > accessed ...

THE LEGALITY OF TRYING CIVILIANS IN MILITARY COURTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW AND BEST CASE PRACTICES

Image source: Al Jazeera, "HRW urges Pakistan to not try civilians in military court" (31 May 2023, Al Jazeera) HRW ...

Custodial Torture and International Best Practices

Image Source: OMCT SOS-Torture Network, Pakistan takes first step towards making torture a crime < https://www.omct.org/en/resources/statements/pakistan-takes-the-first-step-towards-making-torture-a-crime > accessed 31 January ...

Environmental Preservation in Pakistan: What Has Been Achieved?

Image Source: Regional Co-operation Council, Environmental Protection ‘Let’s go green’, < https://www.rcc.int/flagships/9/environment-protection > accessed 30 January 2023. Introduction "Look deep ...

Juvenile Justice System in Pakistan

Image source: Juvenile Justice System, (23rd March 2015, DAWN) Juvenile justice system - Newspaper - DAWN.COM accessed 22.02.2024. Introduction Primarily, ...

Pakistani Provinces Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence

Image source: Arab News Pakistan, ‘In northwestern Pakistan, domestic violence up by 45% during coronavirus lockdowns’ (ANP, 15 March 2021) ...

The United Nation’s Involvement in Jammu and Kashmir Dispute

Image Source: UNSC set to hold Kashmir meeting after 50 years, (16 Auguest 2019, Dawn) UNSC set to hold Kashmir ...

The Indus Water Treaty: Trans-Boundary Water Dispute in South Asia

Image Source: Musaib Manzoor, 'India’s bid to disentitle Pakistan from the Indus Waters Treaty', (5 April 2023, LF Kashmir) India’s ...

No Honour in Killing

Image Source: Morocco World News, ‘Where is the Honor in ‘Honor Killings’?’ (MWN, 4 July 2020) Where is the Honor ...

Water Scarcity in Pakistan and the Applicable Legal Framework

Image: Business Standard, ‘Water Crisis Looms Large in Pakistan, may face absolute scarcity by 2040’, <https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/water-crisis-looms-large-in-pakistan-may-face-absolute-scarcity-by-2040-121032200050_1.html> accessed on May 23, ...

The emotive issue of the religious minorities in Pakistan: convert or die?

Image Source: Pakistan urged to act against forced child marriages, conversions | Human Rights News | Al Jazeera Introduction “You ...

Draft Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility for Marginalised Communities

Image Source: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Influence on Purchase Decisions - Win Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research and ...

Better Late Than Never: The Criminalisation of Custodial Torture

Image Source: Mahim Firaz Khan, CUSTODIAL TORTURE IN PAKISTAN (April 12, 2023,legalresearchandanalysis.com) An Introduction to Custodial Torture Pakistan’s formation and ...

The Constitutional Framework for Right to Protest in Pakistan

Image Source: Daily Times "Islamabad admin denies allowing PTI long march at place decided by party" (25 May 2022, Daily ...

Steps Toward Real Action: The Possibility of an International Criminal Tribunal on Kashmir.

Image source: ‘Big rally in New York’s Time Square slams Indian actions in Jammu & Kashmir’ (Daily Pakistan, 9 February ...

Is Pakistan truly committed to ending impunity from victims of sexual assault?

Image Source: Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan - Pakistan - DAWN.COM Pakistan has been ...

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and the Public Policy Exception: Article V (2) (b) of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Source: PUBLIC POLICY EXCEPTION TO ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN ARBITRAL AWARDS: NIGERIA VIS A’ VIS CURRENT TRENDS IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ...

After Reko Diq, Should Pakistan Develop Alternatives to ICSID?

Image Source: Balochistan to seek review of ICSID decision in Reko Diq case - Pakistan - DAWN.COM The Reko Diq ...

Status of Preventing Domestic Violence in Pakistan

Image Source: Grisly murder of diplomat's daughter sparks outrage over femicides in Pakistan | Reuters Introduction Domestic violence, also referred ...

Kashmir and ICJ’s Advisory Jurisdiction

Image Source: Govt urged to refer Kashmir issue to International Court of Justice in wake of Myanmar verdict - World ...

Legal Framework for Renewable Energy in Pakistan

Image Source: An Overview of the Legal and Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Projects in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects – ...

The Challenging Case of Afghanistan at the International Criminal Court

Image Source: OnuItalia ‘Italy and other 70 states reaffirm support for ICC, a Court of last resort’ (2 November 2020) ...

The classification of conflict in the Indian Administered Kashmir: An international or non-international armed conflict?

Image source: Map of Indian-Administered Kashmir, from BBC News, 6 August 2019, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-11693674 Introduction A conflict has been taking place ...

Harassment of Women at Workplace: The Adequacy of International and Pakistani law

Image Source: Sexual harassment 101: what everyone needs to know | Sexual harassment | The Guardian The patriarchy operates in ...

Democracy and Defection

Image source: Samaa Web Desk, ‘Party positions in the National Assembly (SAMAA, 27 July 2018) <https://www.samaa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1674952-NationalAssemblyAPP-1522607658-517-640x480-640x428.jpg> accessed 16 May 2022 ...

Role of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the Vote of No-Confidence

Image sources: Los Angeles Consumer & Business Affairs, Collecting Your Judgment (Los Angeles Consumer & Business Affairs, 18 March 2022) ...

Self-determination, Intervention and Invitation: The Illegality of Russia’s Intervention Following the 2014 Referendum in the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions

Image Source: The Guardian News. A satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows burning apartment building in north-eastern Mariupol, Ukraine, ...