SINGAPORE: Efforts to educate the public on the proper use of NRIC numbers will be accelerated, amid uncertainty and anxiety after the disclosure of the identification numbers on the business portal of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) last week.
PETALING JAYA: The use of body-worn camera s by the police should be extended to lockups, says human rights organisation Suara Rakyat Malaysia .
Sevan said clear and standardised protocols are to be established for reviewing BWC footage in investigations and disciplinary proceedings.Citing instances of police interactions with protestors during demonstrations or shooting incidents while on duty, he said this can evoke varying interpretations depending on the observer's perspective.
This is provided they are implemented within a framework of robust accountability mechanisms, he added.“To ensure BWCs achieve their potential, the government must make their usage guidelines publicly available to foster trust and transparency.
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