Ensuring justice for children in the Malaysian courts


The best interests of children need to be upheld in the justice system, says Gass. Photo: Unicef

In a joint statement, the Sexual Offences Against Children and Evidence of Child Witnesses Advocacy Group (SOAC & ECWA) have applauded the tabling of amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2007 (ECWA) in the Dewan Rakyat on Jul 9.

"These amendments represent a significant and progressive step towards ensuring a more just and supportive legal framework for child witnesses in our country, and we're grateful to Datuk Seri Azalina, for her leadership in introducing and spearheading the initiative,” the statement read.

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