{"id":7790,"date":"2026-04-14T14:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalnewspk.pk\/en\/?p=7790"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:21:02","slug":"pakistani-jurists-work-on-juvenile-justice-inducted-into-peace-palace-library-at-the-hague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalnewspk.pk\/en\/2026\/04\/14\/pakistani-jurists-work-on-juvenile-justice-inducted-into-peace-palace-library-at-the-hague\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani Jurist\u2019s Work on Juvenile Justice Inducted into Peace Palace Library at The Hague"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad (Ghulam Murtaza): THE HAGUE \u2013 In a notable recognition of Pakistani legal scholarship, a distinguished Pakistani jurist, advocate, and author Sharafat A. Chaudhry visited the historic Peace Palace at The Hague to mark the addition of his book, Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice, to the collection of the Peace Palace Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit to the seat of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was made possible through the diplomatic support and facilitation of the Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands. The inclusion of this work into the library\u2019s archives highlights the growing international interest in legal perspectives regarding the protection and rights of youth.<br><br>Chief Librarian of the Peace Palace Library received the publication and expressed his thanks to the author for the contribution. In a detailed briefing, the Chief Librarian highlighted the laws governing the rehabilitation of youth in conflict with the law in the Netherlands, noting the Dutch system&#8217;s emphasis on tailored guidance and resocialization for offenders up to the age of 23.<br>The discussion underscored the relevance of the author\u2019s work to Dutch legal principles, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>particularly in their shared alignment with international instruments like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The Chief Librarian noted that the book\u2019s exploration of rehabilitative justice and specialized court systems offers a valuable comparative perspective that resonates with the Netherlands\u2019 own &#8220;adolescent criminal law&#8221; framework.<br><br>Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice* is now housed within one of the world&#8217;s most prestigious centers for international law documentation, serving as a resource for the ICJ and global researchers.<br><br>The Embassy of Pakistan played a key role in coordinating the visit, reflecting a commitment to showcasing Pakistani intellectual and legal contributions on the global stage.<br> <br>The author Sharafat A Chaudhry was briefed on the Dutch juvenile justice model, fostering a professional dialogue on how different jurisdictions implement diversion and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of this publication marks a proud moment for the author and the Pakistani legal community, bridging domestic legislative achievements with the international academic discourse at the heart of global justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad (Ghulam Murtaza): THE HAGUE \u2013 In a notable recognition of Pakistani legal scholarship, a distinguished Pakistani jurist, advocate, and author Sharafat A. 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