During the run-up to the 2008 General Elections, some political parties made
promises to re-introduce the elections of local councillors – a right
Malaysians enjoyed until the late 60s. As you are aware, having elected
local councillors will aid in the practice of democratic governance by
ensuring, inter alia, greater participation by the Rakyat and better
accountability by the local [...]
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PUBLIC FORUM ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: NOW, LATER OR NEVER?
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia October 5th, 2009 in Event and Government Policies & Negligence. 0 CommentsAbolish whipping for any offence
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia August 24th, 2009 in Law and Justice. 0 CommentsThe Malaysian Bar is heartened to note that the authorities have apparently decided not to proceed with the sentence of whipping in Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno’s case.
As recently as at its 61st Annual General Meeting held on 17 March 2007, the Malaysian Bar resolved to denounce and reject whipping as a punishment for any [...]
Bar Council Press Release: Government must defer to wishes of the people
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia August 4th, 2009 in Freedom of Assembly. 0 CommentsThe Malaysian Bar denounces the Government’s over-zealous and abusive show of power in its apparent determination to crush the people’s exercise of its right to the twin freedoms of assembly and expression during the rallies in Kuala Lumpur on 1 August. According to media and eyewitness accounts, the Police used excessive and disproportionate physical [...]
Royal Commission of Enquiry must investigate Teoh’s death and MACC’s procedures
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia July 25th, 2009 in Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsThe scope of the Royal Commission of Enquiry (RCE)’s investigation must not be limited to reviewing the MACC’s interrogation techniques. While this must be a crucial element of the RCE’s terms of reference, it falls far short of what is imperative.
Public confidence can only be restored, and justice seen to [...]
Establish Royal Commission of Enquiry to investigate death of Teoh Beng Hock
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia July 18th, 2009 in Law Enforcement. 0 CommentsThe Malaysian Bar is shocked at the news of the death of Teoh Beng Hock, political secretary to Selangor state executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah.
The reported actions and omissions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) call into serious question the treatment of witnesses and suspects, and the methods of interrogation used on them by [...]
Vacancy at the Bar Council Secretariat: Deadline 17 July 2009
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia July 14th, 2009 in Job Posting and Law and Justice. 0 CommentsThe Bar Council Secretariat seeks to assist the Malaysian Bar in upholding the cause of justice and protecting the rights and interests of the legal profession. In order to better serve our members and the public we are looking for suitable and qualified candidates.
To work for the Bar Council is to become [...]
Invitation to Bar Council’s International Justice Day Debate (15 July 2009)
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia July 3rd, 2009 in Civil Liberties. 0 Comments17 July, which has come to be known as International Justice Day, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court. We are pleased to inform you that, to commemorate this day, the Human Rights Committee (HRC) is planning a debate that will take place as follows:
Time : 7:00 [...]
Bar Council Public Forum — The DNA Bill: Do We Need It?
Bar Council Auditorium, Leboh Pasar Besar, KL
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia October 1st, 2008
in Event and Law and Justice.
0 Comments
(Admission is free)
Background information:
The DNA Identification Bill 2008 was tabled in Parliament in August and hailed as a beneficial and necessary tool to prevent and fight crime more effectively. However, the Bill drew criticism as well, including concerns that it does not contain adequate legal safeguards, would place excessive powers in the hands of the [...]
The Bar is apolitical
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia September 10th, 2008 in Law and Justice. 0 CommentsThe Bar Council refers to the statement by UMNO Youth’s Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan reported at page 4 of the Star dated 8 September 2008 in relation to the issue of “cross-overs”.
The Bar never participates in party politics nor in partisan politics. Thus, the Bar has deliberately declined to comment on the political issues facing [...]
Joint statement on SUHAKAM
Published by Bar Council, Malaysia July 26th, 2008 in Civil Liberties, Law and Justice and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsImminent downgrading of SUHAKAM:Government must take action
We, the undersigned members of the Malaysian civil society, call on the government to initiate amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 to make the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) a truly independent and effective institution.
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