High Court refuses to excuse Najib for Parliament, says MPs must still attend own trial
Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 1, 2019. ― Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
High Court Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali reminded the accused that he is facing serious criminal charges, adding that he scrutinised Parliament’s agenda for the day and concluded that it was not clear if either Bill would be up for voting. Earlier during submission, Muhammad Shafee contended that Najib has a duty to attend Parliament and pointed out that the defence had not asked for leave when Parliament is in session previously.
“When an accused is in court facing a criminal charge, the law must be treated the same way the lady of justice is blindfolded with her scales,” he said, adding that MPs should not be given special treatment.
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