Following EU, UK says trying civilians in military courts ‘lacks transparency’

LONDON: The United Kingdom on Monday said the trial of civilians in military courts “lacks transparency” in its response to the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year.

Following the arrest of PTI founder Imran on May 9, 2023, from the Islamabad High Court’s premises by paramilitary forces, riots erupted…