Zafar Gondal

Zafar Gondal

Romford, England, United Kingdom
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Former judge passionate about translating policies, international norms, national and…

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  • SLAPPPP(Strategic Laws And Policies for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace)

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    Mogadishu

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    Kampala

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    Pakistan Islamabad-Peshawar

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    London, United Kingdom

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    Kabul, Afghanistan

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    Ankara, Turkey

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    Ministry of Justice, Chisinau, Moldova

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    Dubai for Afghanistan

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    Kabul

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    Kabul,Afghanistan

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    Kabul

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    Kabul

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    Islamabad

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    Punjab

Education

  • School of Advanced Study, University of London Graphic

    School of Advanced Study, University of London

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    Activities and Societies: Attend seminars organised by Society of Advanced Studies, attend seminars at Sir William Dales Institute of Legislative Studies and Conference on Harmonization of Laws.

    Legislative drafting in Common and Civil Law, the approximation and transposition to the EU laws, comparative constitutional law, comparative study of executives, legislatures and judiciaries,and themes in drafting were the majors. Wrote papers on Uses ad Abuses of Delegated Legislation, Drafting of International Arbitration Clauses, comparative Study of Emergency Provisions, Judiciary of Pakistan ad Afghanistan and Drafting for Post Conflict Countries.

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    Activities and Societies: Attend seminars at IALS, SOAS, UCL and QM, did research on common law and EU and wrote a paper on Anti-corruption Law of Pakistan and UNCAC, 2003.

    International Economic law( IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organisation), Transnational Commercial, Contract and Property Law, International Trade Law, International Criminal Law and Commercial Frauds( corruption, money laundering and financing of terrorism), The EU Principles of Commercial Contracts and International Sales of Goods Law were majors.

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    Activities and Societies: Writing in plain language, drafting of laws and regulations, drafting legislative manuals, drafting of maritime, drafting of agriculture laws, establishing a commission or agency, plain language, administrative regulations.

    International Legislative Drafting Training Course

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    Regulatory Impact Analysis Training

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    Activities and Societies: Online studies, interpretation and application of postgraduate international practice diploma organised by the International Bar Association.

    Completed five International Bar association International Practice Diplomas in International Business Organisations, International Capital market, International Intellectual property rights, Joint Ventures, and criminal Law Procedure and Human Rights including standards for fair trial.

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    Activities and Societies: Attended 40th Congress on Modern Law for Global Commerce, in Vienna

    The course included all aspects of global commerce, process, and value of uniform commercial law, secured law, company and insolvency, sales of goods, transport law and electronic commerce law, models laws for arbitration and reconciliation, and standards developed by the Six Congresses of UNCITRAL.

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    in Criminal Justice and Convention against Organized Crime, 2000.

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    Activities and Societies: Research in completed work and current work of International law Commission, attended 40th Seminar on International Law, attended summer Geneva session of ILC, met with members of ILC and visited historical places and library of UN HQ in Geneva..

    Studied international law and visited UN HQ at Geneva, the Human Rights Commission and several other historical places and conference rooms in Geneva.

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    Made private studies in classical English Literature from Chaucer to Modern Age, Classical and Modern Drama, Novel, Classical and Modern poetry, Modern Essays of great philosophers, Literary Criticism and Literary history,

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    During two years studied Sharia Law and Jurisprudence, Western Jurisprudence, Land Laws, International Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Contract Law and Commercial law.

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    Studies Micro and Macro Economics, Political Science, European History, American History over a period of two years.

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    Activities and Societies: Networking, meetings, research, discussion and peers review.

    Public Policy Analysis:
    • Module: Goals of public policy
    • Module: Institutions and public policy
    • Module: Quantitative skills for public policy
    • Module: Public policy evaluation
    • Module: Public Policy communication
    • Module: Public policy process
    • Module: Representation, accountability, and public policy
    • Module: The politics of public policy
    • Module: The challenges of public policy

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    Activities and Societies: Online learning activities

    To identify climate-related security risks and their impacts on different groups of people
    To conduct integrated conflict and climate analysis, including by using a gender and social inclusion lens
    To design policies, strategies, and programmatic interventions that integrate climate change, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and gender equality objectives
    Module 1: Climate Change, Peace and Security
    Module 2: Conducting Integrated Analysis
    Module 3: Entry Points for Policymaking…

    To identify climate-related security risks and their impacts on different groups of people
    To conduct integrated conflict and climate analysis, including by using a gender and social inclusion lens
    To design policies, strategies, and programmatic interventions that integrate climate change, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and gender equality objectives
    Module 1: Climate Change, Peace and Security
    Module 2: Conducting Integrated Analysis
    Module 3: Entry Points for Policymaking and Programme Design

  • Activities and Societies: Attended social hours, online seminars and presentations of industry experts, networking, engaging and developing community of change makers, assignment, discussions and information sharing.

    week1: Introduction to sustainable development, climate change and climate action.
    Week 2: The social dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (People).
    Week 3: The environmental dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Planet).
    Week 4: The economic dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Prosperity).
    Week 5: Climate change and peace, justice and strong institutions (Peace)
    Week 6:…

    week1: Introduction to sustainable development, climate change and climate action.
    Week 2: The social dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (People).
    Week 3: The environmental dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Planet).
    Week 4: The economic dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Prosperity).
    Week 5: Climate change and peace, justice and strong institutions (Peace)
    Week 6: Partnerships and means of implementation for climate action and sustainable development (Partnership).

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Review and Analysis of Uzbekistan laws on Transparency and Parliamentary Oversight.

    Home-based, London

    - 3 months

    It was fascinating and I enjoyed contributing to common good cause.

Publications

  • Drafting of Democratic,Participatory, Effective and Efficient Laws and Law Reform Projects-My Perspective

    I.J.L.D.L.R. Volume 1, issue 2, January 2013, Wolf Legal Publishers(www.wolfpublishers.com)

    The paper seeks to demonstrate that laws developed through consultative, participatory,transparent and accountable process by an independent, impartial and competent drafting entity are an important missing link for advancing democracies, market economies, human rights, sustainable development, social harmonies and integration,legal empowerment of the poor, security and peace at national, regional and international level and for effective and delivering states.

    The paper highlights the…

    The paper seeks to demonstrate that laws developed through consultative, participatory,transparent and accountable process by an independent, impartial and competent drafting entity are an important missing link for advancing democracies, market economies, human rights, sustainable development, social harmonies and integration,legal empowerment of the poor, security and peace at national, regional and international level and for effective and delivering states.

    The paper highlights the capture of drafting process by private sector and those in power, excluding the marginalized and vulnerable in majority of the states and forcefully makes the case for setting universal standards for policy making, drafting of primary and secondary laws to ensure that voices of the poor, the vulnerable and marginalized are reflected through laws and enforced by transparent and accountable institutions. There have been a lot of discussions and actions about independent judiciary, prosecutors, lawyers and human rights standards but very less or none about independent legislative office. The latter lay the very foundation for legal and institutional framework.

    The paper then describes characteristics and core elements of sustainable laws and law reform projects and seeks to provide policy, legal and institutions prescription for crisis wracked developing and post conflict countries. The paper discusses practical tools, techniques and process to draft high quality laws for development of responsive, transparent, inclusive and accountable institutions.

    Other authors
    • None
    See publication

  • Drafting for a Post Conflict and Collapsed State-the Case of Afghanistan

    European Journal of Law Reform

    Millions of dollars are being poured to recover countries from post-conflict situations and stop other
    from relapsing into failed state without satisfactory outcomes. This paper is an attempt to establish
    that quality laws, strong institutions and clear procedures for enforcement are of immediate concern
    in post conflict countries and should not be compromised due to security reasons. This paper outlines
    the causes and consequences of state failure and role of quality laws and…

    Millions of dollars are being poured to recover countries from post-conflict situations and stop other
    from relapsing into failed state without satisfactory outcomes. This paper is an attempt to establish
    that quality laws, strong institutions and clear procedures for enforcement are of immediate concern
    in post conflict countries and should not be compromised due to security reasons. This paper outlines
    the causes and consequences of state failure and role of quality laws and strong institutions in
    arresting states from relapsing into failed and collapsed states. It asserts that it is the responsibility
    and liability of a state to make quality laws and if a state is failing it is committing negligence and
    negating an important fundamental human right. The paper also suggests the reform menu for a
    collapsed state in general and for Afghanistan in particular and urges the UN agencies and other
    international donors that the quality laws are no luxury. The paper also examines and evaluates
    the existing framework for legislative drafting in Afghanistan; the challenges to legislation in
    Afghanistan; the problems faced by draft persons; causes of failure of international efforts to bring
    peace to Afghanistan; presents critical appraisal of current situation in Afghanistan after seven
    years. Finally it presents a detailed recipe for shaping the laws for post-confl ict Afghanistan in line
    with Afghan National Anti-Corruption Strategy. In the end a seven steps strategy for improving law
    drafting in the post-conflict states generally and in Afghanistan specifically is outlined.

    Other authors
    • Nill
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  • National Anti-Corruption Strategy for Pakistan, 2002

    Government of Pakistan

    It is prescribes anti-corruption strategy for Pakistan. it is result of extensive research on nature, extent, causes, major locantions and impact of corruption. It also analysis weaknesses and gaps in national anti-corruption pillars and prescribes recommendations and Implementation Plan.

    Other authors
    • NACS Team
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  • Components of Legal Frameworks for Combating Transnational Organized Crimes:Criminalization of Participation in Organized Criminal Groups/Conspiracy;Anti-Money Laundering System;Asset Forfeiture System(For assets Derived From Organized)

    UNAFEI, Fuchu,Tokyo, Japan, printed by Seishosha co., ltd.

    The paper is part of Resource Material Series of UNAFEI. It is,in detail, analysis of the UN Convention against Organized Crime, 2000 articles on criminalization of participation in organized criminal groups/conspiracy, money laundering and forfeiture of assets derived from criminal activities and current legal framework in Tanzania,India, Nigeria, Japan, Pakistan,Italy and China. It compares legal framework and makes recommendations.

    Other authors
    • 7 others
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  • Current Situation of Organized Crimes in Trafficking Stolen Vehicles,Card Fraud, Money Laundering and Major Transnational Organized Criminal Groups

    UNAFEI, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan, printed by Seishosha co., Ltd.

    The paper takes stock of situation of organized crimes in Japan, India,Nigeria, Pakistan and Tanzania. It is a joint report of participants of 116th Training Course at UNAFEI, Tokyo.

    Other authors
    • 7 others
    See publication

Courses

  • Attended Law, Justice and Development Week 2013

    The World Bank Group

  • Business Ethics, Professional Code of Conduct and Petty Cash

    December, 2011

  • Criminal Justice: UN Organised Convention, 2000

    16th UNAFEI Course

  • Enforcemnt of Intellectual Property

    USPTO Training, Kuwait

  • Ethics and Integrity at UNDP

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  • ICA International Advanced Certificate in Compliance & Financial Crimes

    ICTD3719602

  • IDLO Adult Training Methodology and Cycle of Learning

    In Service Training, 2006

  • INL/CAP Pre-Deployment Training on Project Management, Report Writing, Criminal Justice, Survival in Hostile Environment

    September 5, 2011

  • International Law and Treaties

    ILC 54th Seminar, Geneva

  • KPMG Consulting Training on Interviews, Focus Groups,Workshops, Legal research and Report Writing

    In Service Training 2002

  • Modern Law for Global Commerce

    UNCITRAL 40th Congress,

  • PRINCE 2 Foundation Program, 2018

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  • Tetra Tech Ethics, Code of Conduct ,and Procurement Process and Rules

    In Service Training 2011

  • The Gender Journey: Thinking Outside the Box

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  • UN Mandatory Courses

    Seven mandatory courses

  • UN Courses on Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority; Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of the Local Population

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  • UN Human Rights and UN Staff Responsibilities

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  • UN Legal Framework

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  • Winning Proposal Workshop

    The British Expertise

Projects

  • Legislative Drafting training for staff of EBRD, London

    Designed and delivered two days training on concept of sustainable laws, policy development, designing a legislative solution, structure of a bill, better regulations, quality in laws, language and grammar and comparison of drafting of laws and regulation in Common Law and Civil Law jurisdictions.

  • Review and Analysis of Application and Practices of Ex-ante Methodology on PPP, RIA and M&E Methodology in Moldova

    Review and analysis of practices and applications Ex-ante methodology on public policy proposals, RIA methodology on draft laws, public consultation mechanism and monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of Ex-ante, RIA,Consultations and M&E through desk review, interviews, site observations, analysis of the EU literature and guidelines and finally suggesting strategic reforms recommendations to reform Ex-ante, RIA, consultations and M&E.

  • E-Discussion on Enabling Environment and Greater Incentives for Women in Economy and Labor Market

    This E-Discussion is launched and co-organized by UN Women, UNDP and the World Bank on enabling environment for women in economy and incentives to take more part in labor market. I am part of E-Discussion on behalf of ABA-UNDO legal resource center.

  • E-Discussion Organized by UNDP,U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center,Chr. Michelsen Institute,UNODC

    E-Discussion on judicial integrity, judicial performance,existing monitoring mechanisms and indicators, in what ways have the Bangalore Principles or UNCAC requirements already been used as an evaluative framework to measure judicial integrity and the ways to increase the evidence base on the impact of judicial capacity and integrity initiatives on corruption prevention. E-Discussion report submitted.
    this is a pro bono work.

    See project

  • Impact Assessment of Judicial Reform Process, Turkey

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    Turkey judiciary started reform process in 2002, amended laws and introduced several projects. The object of this project is comprehensive assessment in line with the CEPEJ, the Venice Commission, International Consortium for Court Excellence and international best practice, develop and recommend strategic framework for reforms and establish inclusive and sustainable monitoring and evaluation plan and mechanism.

    See project

  • Review and Analysis of Child Protection Law of Baluchistan

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    Review and analysis of the draft bill for child protection under article 19 of CRC, and redrafting of the bill.

    See project

  • Kabul Counter-Terrorism Legal Training Project

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    Other creators

  • Review and Analysis of Parliamentary Oversight Law of Uzbekistan

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    It is review and analysis of draft oversight law of Uzbekistan. The project is supported by the UNDP and ILRC of ABA.

  • Review and Analysis of Tunisian Cooperative Law 18 October 2005

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    Review and analysis of Tunisian Cooperative Law of 18 October 2005 and draft changes made in 2013 for application of CLARITY ScoreCard to assess compliance with CLARITY core principles. It is a project of Global Communities, Partners for Good, an international non-profit organization that works with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improves lives and the livelihoods of the vulnerable.

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  • Review and Analysis of FOI and Transparency Law of Uzbekistan

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    The policy advisory Team of experts will:
    1. To define the scope of government transparency laws applicable in other countries (up to 5 countries as an example) and make recommendation on what such laws should regulate in principle;
    2. To review the draft law of Uzbekistan for its conformity/compliance with international human rights instruments regulating access to information, freedom of information and speech, and disclosure of public information.

    3. To provide comments to the…

    The policy advisory Team of experts will:
    1. To define the scope of government transparency laws applicable in other countries (up to 5 countries as an example) and make recommendation on what such laws should regulate in principle;
    2. To review the draft law of Uzbekistan for its conformity/compliance with international human rights instruments regulating access to information, freedom of information and speech, and disclosure of public information.

    3. To provide comments to the Articles in the draft law of Uzbekistan whether these Articles are logically well-construed, applicable to practice of government bodies and consistent to each other;

    4.To develop recommendations to improve the overall scope, content and provisions contained in the Articles of the draft law.

    This is a pro bono work.

    Other creators
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Honors & Awards

  • An Expression of Commendation Letter

    House of Representatives, State of Louisiana, USA

    In recognition of tremendous efforts and achievements, state Representative District No.29 awarded letter of Commendation on my visit to the Louisiana State capitol.

  • Honorary Deputy Sheriff for the Parish of Orleans

    State of Louisiana, United State of America

    Appointed Honorary Deputy Sheriff for the Parish of Orleans when was student at Tulane law School, Tulane University, New Orleans, United State of America.

  • Certificate of Achievement

    Mayor of Newham Borough London

    In recognition of volunteer spirit and being part of Newham's Volunteers, Mayor of Newham awarded me with a Certificate of Achievement.

  • Letter of Appreciation

    Chief of Party Rule of Law Stabilization Project for Afghanistan

  • Fellow Status of International Bar Association

    International Bar Association, London

    On successful completion of five International Practice Diplomas( International Business organisations, Criminal Law Procedure and Human Rights, International Joint Ventures, International Capital Market and International Intellectual Property Rights) from College of Law for England and Wales, International Bar Association granted me Fellow status.

  • Letter of Appreciation

    Project Officer IDLO and COP for Sustainable Legal Reforms for Afghanistan

Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Arabic

    Limited working proficiency

  • French

    Elementary proficiency

  • Dari

    Limited working proficiency

  • Urdu/Hindustani

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • ABA Center for Human Rights Defenders

    Justice Defender Expert fro Review and Analysis of Counter Terrorism Laws

    - Present

    The ABA Center for Human Rights defends human rights advocates from harassment. The Centre takes down legal barriers to advocacy, mobilize the global legal community, and holds governments accountable for restricting human rights activities. Justice defenders program enables advocates to work freely.

  • Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association(CMJA)

    Member

    - Present

  • Global Forum on Law, Justice and Development, the World Bank Group

    Member

    - Present

    I am contributing to themes of justice and rule of law reforms, anti-corruption and good governance and empowerment and gender justice .

  • UNDP

    UNDP Roster of Experts - Rule of Law, Access to Justice, Security, and Legal Empowerment of the Poor

    - Present

  • The ABA-UNDP ILRC Expert Roster, Washington D.C.

    Rule of Law, Judicial Reforms and Legislative Assessment Expert

    - Present

    Contributed to E-Discussion on judicial integrity,performance,existing monitoring mechanisms and indicators, in what ways have the Bangalore Principles or UNCAC requirements already been used as an evaluative framework to measure judicial integrity and the ways to increase the evidence base on the impact of judicial capacity and integrity initiatives on corruption prevention. Assessment, review and advise on Transparency Law of Uzbekistan along with team of experts.

  • Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsels(CALC)

    Member

    - Present

  • INPROL

    Rule of Law Practitioner

    - Present

  • Punjab Bar Council

    Professional Member

    - Present

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