Lawyers: AG can appeal acquittal, inadequacy of sentence, but without bias
The attorney-general has a right to appeal but it must done based on sound grounds, says Nair. PETALING JAYA: The public prosecutor, as the guardian of public interest, has every right to appeal against acquittals and sentencing by the courts, lawyers said. However, they also said it must not be seen as going after opposition…
Bar: Don’t just blame lawyers, advocacy skills low among judges, DPPs too
The Malaysian Bar says all parties in the administration of justice, and not just lawyers, have a duty in maintaining standards. Inaccurate to say that poor quality judgments are due to poor standard of advocacy and sub-standard submissions and research by lawyers, says Varughese. KUALA LUMPUR: It is unfair to pick on lawyers over declining…
‘Wrong to say Anwar’s term can be increased for making statements’
PETALING JAYA: Lawyers have said it is wrong for Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed to say jailed former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim would risk a longer jail term if he issues press statements without the Prisons Department’s approval. Senior lawyer SN Nair said that Jazlan should not make statements that are not within his…