TUF Advances Legal-Academic Partnerships for Prison Reform

Prof Dr Sami Ur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Law at TUF, held a constructive and forward-looking meeting with SSP Prisons Mr Sajid Baig to explore collaborative opportunities between academia and the prison administration. The session aimed to identify mutual areas of interest that support legal education, prison reform, and the rehabilitation of inmates.

The discussion was further enriched by the valuable participation of Mr Abu Zar Zafar, Civil Judge Jaranwala, and Dr Shahid Sultan Wattoo, Assistant Professor of Law at Government College University Faisalabad. Their insights provided a broader perspective on the role of legal education in promoting a more rehabilitative and human-centered justice system.

Key outcomes of the meeting included proposed initiatives such as:

• Collaborative legal research on prison systems and inmates’ rights
• Structured prison visits for TUF law students to enhance practical learning
• Community outreach programs focused on inmate rehabilitation and reintegration