Investigative body for police misconduct must stay independent, say rights groups | The Malaysian Insight

THE Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission must live up to the “independent” in its name to preserve its integrity and impartiality, said human rights groups.

Home Minister Hamzah Zainuddin yesterday announced that the IPCMC bill would be replaced by the Independent Police Conduct Commission bill, which he would table in the Dewan Rakyat on August 26. He proposed put the reconfigured agency under his ministry’s purview. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

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