Special committee says major reforms needed to Sosma detention powers


KUALA LUMPUR: A Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) has recommended a review of the 28-day detention period and the definitions of security offences, terrorism-related crimes and organised crime under the controversial Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747).

The committee made eight recommendations in its Human Rights, Election and Institutional Reforms report proposing amendments to Act 747, also known as Sosma.

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