Mandatory death sentence for drug trafficking unconstitutional, court told

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The amendment to the the Dangerous Drugs Act 1983 to impose the mandatory death sentence for drug trafficking is unconstitutional, the Federal Court was told on Wednesday (March 6).

Lawyer Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram said the amendment to the Act removed the court's discretion to impose either life imprisonment or death sentence for the offence.