Comments on: Selective denial of public gatherings at Ijok undermines human rights http://www.bangkit.net/2007/04/25/selective-denial-of-public-gatherings-at-ijok-undermines-human-rights/ participate, cooperate, activate! Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:54:40 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Huang Siew Hock http://www.bangkit.net/2007/04/25/selective-denial-of-public-gatherings-at-ijok-undermines-human-rights/comment-page-1/#comment-8005 Huang Siew Hock Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:37:46 +0000 http://www.bangkit.net/2007/04/25/selective-denial-of-public-gatherings-at-ijok-undermines-human-rights/#comment-8005 Fundamental issues are in question. Freedom of speech; freedom of association; freedom of movement; freedom to attend or not to attend meetings, especially in an election like the one at Ijok. These freedoms are enshrined in the Federal Constitution and also in the United Nations Human Rights. These are basic rights of every individual; and the defenders of such rights should uphold them at all times and in all places, without fear or favour. The Election Commission must uphold and enforce such rights. The EC is supposed to be an impartial referee and must see to it that the rules of fair play are strictly enforced. It must be seen to hold the scales of justice' and blow the whistle when any infringement of such rights occurs. It must not close one eye when there is any foul play.It must keep both eyes open and act swiftly and firmly wherever any infringement takes place. The rule of law must always prevail. Has the EC acted in like manner ? Let right-thinking people decide for themselves whether it is so . malaysia08 Fundamental issues are in question.

Freedom of speech; freedom of association; freedom of movement; freedom to attend or not to attend meetings, especially in an election like the one at Ijok.

These freedoms are enshrined in the Federal Constitution and also in the United Nations Human Rights. These are basic rights of every individual; and the defenders of such rights should uphold them at all times and in all places, without fear or favour.

The Election Commission must uphold and enforce such rights. The EC is supposed to be an impartial referee and must see to it that the rules of fair play are strictly enforced. It must be seen to hold the scales of justice’ and blow the whistle when any infringement of such rights occurs. It must not close one eye when there is any foul play.It must keep both eyes open and act swiftly and firmly wherever any infringement takes place.

The rule of law must always prevail. Has the EC acted in like manner ? Let right-thinking people decide for themselves whether it is so .

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