KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Findings from studies done on the proposed Public Defender’s Act to empower criminal cases legal aid services for the less privileged are expected to be...
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks when winding up the Supply Bill 2024 debate at the policy level for the ministry at the Dewan Rakyat, October 30, 2023. — Bernama picKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Findings from studies done on the proposed Public Defender’s Act to empower criminal cases legal aid services for the less privileged are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
“It takes into account the main input based on the legal framework and best practices in foreign countries related to public defence, the implications for holistic legal aid services, and the impact on existing laws in Malaysia, especially the Legal Aid Act 1971 and the Legal Profession Act 1976 . In this regard, Azalina stated that the Mobile Court initiative for civil cases will be expanded to facilitate people in obtaining court services, making access to justice available to all.
This is to allow whistleblowers to have broader protection, as the tabling of the Act cannot be rushed, she pointed out.
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