The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights both expressly state that civilians should not be tried in military courts, according to Dr. Agnes Callamard,

Amnesty International's chief emphasized the need for Pakistan to uphold fairness in trial procedures and freedom of expression amidst the decision to try over 100 civilians in military courts. The organization stresses the importance of international obligations,

Amnesty International chief criticizes Pakistan's use of military courts to try civilians, including 102 accused for attacks on army installations dur

In Pakistan, military courts should not try more than 100 people for their alleged role in attacks on army installations during the riots that followed ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9,