Here are jurisdictional features of special courts for lawyers’ protection:

Territorial Jurisdiction

1. Geographic Area: Special courts have jurisdiction over a specific geographic area, such as a city, state, or region.
2. Territorial Limits: Courts may have territorial limits, excluding cases outside their designated area.
3. Exclusive Jurisdiction: Special courts may have exclusive jurisdiction over lawyer protection cases.

Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

1. Lawyer Protection Cases: Special courts have jurisdiction over cases involving lawyer harassment, intimidation, or violence.
2. Professional Conduct: Courts may have jurisdiction over cases involving professional misconduct by lawyers.
3. Disciplinary Proceedings: Special courts may conduct disciplinary proceedings against lawyers.

Personal Jurisdiction

1. Lawyers as Parties: Special courts have personal jurisdiction over lawyers as parties to protection cases.
2. Third-Party Interests: Courts may have jurisdiction over third-party interests, such as clients or witnesses.
3. Foreign Lawyers: Special courts may have jurisdiction over foreign lawyers practicing in the territory.

Concurrent Jurisdiction

1. Regular Courts: Special courts may have concurrent jurisdiction with regular courts over lawyer protection cases.
2. Appeals: Special courts may hear appeals from decisions made by regular courts.
3. Collaboration with Other Courts: Special courts may collaborate with other courts, such as family or criminal courts.

Exclusivity

1. Exclusive Jurisdiction: Special courts may have exclusive jurisdiction over lawyer protection cases.
2. No Dual Jurisdiction: Regular courts may not have jurisdiction over lawyer protection cases.
3. Specialized Expertise: Special courts may have specialized expertise in lawyer protection matters.

Other Jurisdictional Features

1. Emergency Powers: Special courts may have emergency powers to issue protective orders.
2. Ex Parte Proceedings: Courts may hold ex parte proceedings.
3. In Camera Hearings: Special courts may hold in camera hearings.
4. Seal Records: Courts may seal records to protect lawyer identities.

Key Statutes and Regulations

1. Lawyers’ Welfare and Protection Act (Pakistan, 2013)
2. Legal Professionals Protection Act (India, 1987)
3. Lawyer Protection Act (USA, various states)
4. Uniform Law for Lawyer Protection (ULLP)

Key Agencies Involved

1. Judiciary (special courts and judges)
2. Law Enforcement (police and security agencies)
3. Bar Associations (lawyer organizations and associations)
4. Government Agencies (Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Home Affairs)

These jurisdictional features establish the authority and scope of special courts to protect lawyers, ensuring their safety and effectiveness in the legal profession.