THE recent raid on a wellness outlet in Chow Kit has sparked public discussion not only about the policing of “immoral activities” but also, and more importantly, the legal safeguards that must govern any deprivation of liberty in Malaysia.
Articles 5 and 8 of the Federal Constitution guarantee fundamental liberties and equality before the law, ensuring that the criminal process is driven not by moral pressure or public sentiment but by legality, proportionality and evidence.
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