article_snippet: Human rights campaigners say Pakistan's anti-terrorism legislation and anti-terrorism courts are frequently misused to prosecute cases that have nothing to do with militancy.
article_snippet: In their World Report 2015, Human Rights Watch criticised the passing of the Protection of Pakistan Act by the country's government, denouncing the Protection of Pakistan Act as 'overly broad' counter-terrorism legislation that violates international human rights standards and allows security forces to act without accountability.
article_snippet: More generally, Pakistani police are often criticised for Pakistani police heavy-handed approach.
highlights_snippet: Police accused of misusing anti-terrorism legislation by campaigners .