Govt undecided on reforms on AG's powers and accountability


Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. - Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Careful consideration is still needed to determine if the Attorney-General (AG) should be made accountable to Parliament and his powers of prosecution detached, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department noted in view the proposed separation (prosecution powers) requires amendments to the Federal Constitution, the government had to be careful.

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