Apostasy cases – setting the record straight
Baru Bian is being harrased due to religious reasons.
Lawyer: Planned changes to legal profession act will cripple independence
Hakimi Abdul Jabar, in an opinion piece in Asia Times, says lawyers should fight the proposed amendments as these will not only undermine the independence of the legal profession but are against universal legal norms. The proposed amendments to the Malaysian Legal Profession Act 1976 (LPA) will severely undermine the independence of the legal profession. They are […]
Lawyer: Planned changes to legal profession act will cripple independence
Hakimi Abdul Jabar, in an opinion piece in Asia Times, says lawyers should fight the proposed amendments as these will not only undermine the independence of the legal profession but are against universal legal norms. The proposed amendments to the Malaysian Legal Profession Act 1976 (LPA) will severely undermine the independence of the legal profession. They are […]
Legal changes could jeopardize independence of Malaysian bar
There is a grave concern over a number of the proposed amendments to the Malaysian Legal Profession Act 1976 (LPA), which certainly would have the effect of severely undermining the independence of the Malaysian bar and the Bar Council and, consequently, the independence of the legal profession generally in Malaysia. As such, the proposed amendments appear to […]
Legal changes could jeopardize independence of Malaysian bar
There is a grave concern over a number of the proposed amendments to the Malaysian Legal Profession Act 1976 (LPA), which certainly would have the effect of severely undermining the independence of the Malaysian bar and the Bar Council and, consequently, the independence of the legal profession generally in Malaysia. As such, the proposed amendments appear to […]
Stop intimidating human right lawyers – Joint Action Group for Gender Equality
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) urges the Attorney General’s Chamber to drop the charge of “obstructing a public servant” against human rights lawyer Siti Kasim. JAG urges the authorities to repeal all discriminatory laws and policies and to ensure Malaysia complies with international human rights law and standards.The charge against Siti Kasim violates […]
Stop intimidating human right lawyers – Joint Action Group for Gender Equality
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) urges the Attorney General’s Chamber to drop the charge of “obstructing a public servant” against human rights lawyer Siti Kasim. JAG urges the authorities to repeal all discriminatory laws and policies and to ensure Malaysia complies with international human rights law and standards.The charge against Siti Kasim violates […]
Stop harassing lawyers, Paulsen tells authorities
Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen is demanding that the authorities stop “harassing” lawyers in the course of their duties. This comes after prominent lawyer Siti Kasim was charged with the alleged obstruction of a public servant in carrying out her functions. Paulsen said the authorities should ensure that international standards such as the United Nations (UN) Basic […]
Stop harassing lawyers, Paulsen tells authorities
Human rights lawyer Eric Paulsen is demanding that the authorities stop “harassing” lawyers in the course of their duties. This comes after prominent lawyer Siti Kasim was charged with the alleged obstruction of a public servant in carrying out her functions. Paulsen said the authorities should ensure that international standards such as the United Nations (UN) Basic […]
M’sian Bar tells authorities to allow lawyers to perform their duties without intimidation
The Malaysian Bar urges authorities to let lawyers discharge their professional duties without hindrance. The charge against Siti Kasim, Varughese added, was contravening to Principle 16 of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
M’sian Bar tells authorities to allow lawyers to perform their duties without intimidation
The Malaysian Bar urges authorities to let lawyers discharge their professional duties without hindrance. The charge against Siti Kasim, Varughese added, was contravening to Principle 16 of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers.
