Legal storms possible in 2017, say lawyers


No to hudud: MCA deputy president and also Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (fourth from right) and Pagoh MCA division delegates protesting Hadi’s Bill at the opening of its AGM at Alor Gajah, Malacca, last September. — Photos: Filepics

Legal storms possible in 2017, say lawyers, as human rights challenges come up and the space for public debate dwindles.

DUE to a number of noteworthy developments, the year ahead poses many challenges for the Malaysian legal landscape.

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