Constitutional Dismantling: The 27th Amendment and the Persecution of Imran Khan

The case of Imran Khan (HRPM-MLSI7M88) has transitioned from a political dispute to a catastrophic human rights violation. This investigation traces the intersection of fabricated charges and the 27th Amendment, which effectively dismantles judicial oversight in Pakistan.

Key Findings

Denial of Care: Documented instances of medical care denial to the former Prime Minister during unlawful detention, a violation of the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Legislative Overreach: The 27th Amendment provides a shield for military-executive overreach, ensuring that state harassment of political figures remains unchallengeable in court.

Fabricated Charges: A pattern of hundreds of FIRs filed across different jurisdictions to ensure indefinite detention, regardless of bail orders.

Evidence & Data

The HRPM records indicate a status of active and critical severity. The investigation links the systemic persecution to a broader strategy of dismantling the independence of the Islamabad High Court. By centralizing power through the 27th Amendment, the institutions (FIA, Police) are no longer bound by constitutional checks, leading to 'procedural purgatory' for Khan and his associates.

Legal Framework

Pakistan Constitution Article 10A: The right to a fair trial.

CAT (Convention Against Torture): Definitions of psychological and physical distress under state custody.

Nelson Mandela Rules: Minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners.

Recommendations

International human rights observers must demand immediate access to the detention facility and a review of the 27th Amendment's compatibility with the ICCPR. Read the full case file on HRPM.