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Understanding the rights of a child offender
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international human rights, which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children all over the world.
Hudud in a non-Islamic state
To take one aspect of Islamic law and to import it into the current system would not do justice to hudud and the Syariah as a whole. Hudud should be implemented only in a state where all the institutions of the state are in line with the Syariah.
Understanding the decision in the transgender case
This case should not be seen as a challenge to the Syariah, nor should it be seen as acknowledging LBGT rights, such as "opening the doors" to same-sex marriages, as alleged by certain quarters.
Of prevention of terror and due process
Due process and the Rule of Law should not be abandoned in efforts to combat terrorism.
One law to rule them all
The Federal Constitution is the highest law of the land. And any law inconsistent with it are considered void to the extent of the inconsistency.
Upholding the role of the judiciary
When judicial scrutiny is ousted and discretion is limited, the ability of the courts to uphold the constitution and to provide redress for those aggrieved by the State is severely curtailed.
Understanding the Federation of Malaysia
What is the Federation of Malaysia? Read here to understand what it is.
Vape: The legal issues
It is important for state governments to tread with caution so as not to overstep their jurisdiction when it comes to laws on vaping.
Protecting journalistic sources
Protection of journalistic sources is an important ethical principle for journalists.
The A-G’s role in our constitutional framework
The position of the Attorney-General has been brought to sharp focus by certain issues over the past few months.
