Balancing security and human rights


Experts at work: MMEA personnel demonstrating a rescue and enforcement operation during the anniversary celebration along Karpal Singh Drive, in George Town, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) will take into account human rights while upholding national security, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said they would look into various parts of the law, including Section 13, which states that bail is not granted to people charged with security offences, though exceptions are permitted for women, the infirmed, and those below the age of 18.

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