CJ: Dedicated court model works

Tackling corruption: Wan Ahmad Farid said the newly established Special Corruption High Court will primarily hear appeals from the Sessions Courts in Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The success of the Special Corruption Sessions Courts in speeding up case disposal rates shows that a dedicated structure works, and that’s why it is replicated at a higher level, says Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.

Citing data that points to better scheduling and case management, the top judge said the newly established Special Corruption High Court starting April 1 will primarily hear appeals from the Sessions Courts in Kuala Lumpur.