British University issues a statement on Judge Humayun Dilawar

Hull: British University of Hull has made an official statement that it has no role in selecting judges in Pakistan for human rights and rule of law training.

The clarification has been made with the nomination of Additional Judge Humayun Dilawar for judicial training in England.

In an issued statement, the University of Hull stated, "The University has no role in the selection of judges. The current group’s selection was made by Islamabad High Court, Peshawar High Court, and Supreme Court of Pakistan.”

An additional judge was nominated for judicial training in London by the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

The 14th Judicial Training, happening from August 5th to August 13th at the University of Hull, has had its expenses covered by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

It's important to note that Humayun Dilawar pronounced the verdict in the Tosha Khana case in Islamabad's District and Session Court on August 5th.

In this verdict, PTI Chairman Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in prison and a fine of one lakh rupees for contempt.

After the verdict, Hamayun Dalawar left for London the same night.

PTI supporters residing there had posted on social media to protest this move.