ON Dec 21, the Shah Alam Coroner’s Court ruled that police were responsible for the death of 38-year-old Thanabalan Subramaniam, who died in police custody in 2018.
In the wake of this finding, the Malaysian Bar calls for the setting up of an independent external organisation to investigate all deaths in custody. It is our view that an external civilian oversight system will complement and enhance existing mechanisms and create accountability for detention authorities.
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