Mooting for a fair process

Judicial trio: (From left) Roberts, Seidel and Leonardo note there are differences between American and Malaysian justice systems but feel that there are aspects of the Malaysian systems that are ‘impressive’.

Three prominent figures in the US judiciary, who were in Kuala Lumpur recently, speak to Sunday Star about similarities and contrasts between the American and Malaysian justice systems.

THE words “Equal justice under law” emblazoned on the Supreme Court building in Washington DC says a lot about the guiding force behind the American justice system.