It’s obvious what Najib is trying to accomplish: do whatever it takes to avoid prison.
Delaying tactics is one of the ways to do that. No matter what we say about them, Shafee Abdullah and his legal team are experienced lawyers who have the law and procedure in the palms of their hands. They know enough of the flaws within the legal system and its weakness in dispensing justice.
Thus far, the four appeals relating to the withdrawal of the prosecution’s certificate of transfer; gag order to prohibit media from discussing the merits of the case; recovery of documents; and the appointment of Sulaiman Abdullah as lead prosecutor all could amount to delaying tactics. Although these appeals are permitted by the law, they sit uncomfortably in the grey area of whether they are truly important and necessary to protect the accused’s right or they are simply delaying tactics.In fact, delaying is the only viable option...Subscribe for only RM200 a year, or sign in if you're already a subscriber.To post or ‘like’ comments on Malaysiakini stories, you will need to sign in with an active paid subscription.
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