Here are the powers of special courts for lawyers’ protection:
Judicial Powers
1. Try and Decide Cases: Special courts have jurisdiction over lawyer protection cases.
2. Issue Protective Orders: Courts can issue protective orders and restraining orders.
3. Impose Penalties: Courts can impose penalties, fines, and imprisonment for violations.
4. Review and Revision: Courts can review and revise decisions made by lower courts.
5. Grant Injunctions: Courts can grant injunctions to prevent harm or harassment.
Administrative Powers
1. Regulate Lawyer Conduct: Courts can regulate lawyer conduct and professional ethics.
2. Oversee Lawyer Disciplinary Proceedings: Courts oversee lawyer disciplinary proceedings.
3. Coordinate with Bar Associations: Courts coordinate with bar associations for lawyer protection.
4. Receive Complaints: Courts receive complaints from lawyers and their families.
Enforcement Powers
1. Summon and Arrest: Courts can summon and arrest individuals violating lawyer protection orders.
2. Search and Seizure: Courts can authorize search and seizure of evidence.
3. Cooperate with Law Enforcement: Courts cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
4. Issue Warrants: Courts can issue warrants for arrest and search.
Other Powers
1. Conduct Inquiry: Courts can conduct inquiries into lawyer protection cases.
2. Summon Expert Witnesses: Courts can summon expert witnesses.
3. Consider Amicus Curiae: Courts can consider amicus curiae briefs.
4. Provide Guidance: Courts provide guidance on lawyer protection matters.
Special Powers
1. Emergency Powers: Courts have emergency powers to issue protective orders.
2. Ex Parte Proceedings: Courts can hold ex parte proceedings.
3. In Camera Hearings: Courts can hold in camera hearings.
4. Seal Records: Courts can 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 powers enable special courts to effectively protect lawyers, ensuring a safe and secure environment for the legal profession.
