The High Court, in dismissing an appeal by the prosecution, says people have a right to ask policemen to produce their authority card. FMTNews Policeman Identification AuthorityCard
The High Court has ruled that the Police Regulations 1952 were clear that police officers or constables must reveal their identity before performing their duties.
Judge Mohd Yazid Mustafa, who concurred with the submission of lawyer Jeyaseelan Anthony, said the Police Regulations 1952 were clear that police officers or constables must reveal their identity before performing their duties. Last year, the Kajang magistrate’s court acquitted C Prevan Chandran, 36, without calling for his defence, saying it was merely a “misunderstanding”.Prevan was charged with obstructing the policeman under Section 186 of the Penal Code. Those found guilty can be jailed up to two years or fined up to RM10,000 or both.
“Further, regulation 39 says a request by a member of the public to show the authority card of any policeman who is sloven, unattentive or uncivil is a reasonable request and cannot be refused,” he added.
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