‘Laws grind the poor, rich men rule the law’

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'After more than 30 years in legal practice... it saddens me that we still see... the many inequalities and injustices in our society. ' - Roger Tan

The saddest part is when there appears to be one law for the poor and weak and another for the rich and powerful. To quote the Anglo-Irish novelist of the 18th century, Oliver Goldsmith: “Laws grind the poor, rich men rule the law”.

On the other hand, EU Commissioner Phil Hogan resigned after flouting Ireland’s public health restrictions limiting indoor gatherings by attending the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner on Aug 19 together with 80 other people, including the Irish Supreme Court judge and former Attorney General, Séamus Woulfe who is currently fighting for his career. New Zealand’s Health Minister, David Clark, also resigned after he broke the country’s stay-at-home order to take his family to the beach.

It follows Malaysians are rightfully concerned to know why Mohd Khairuddin reportedly did not observe or did not have to adhere to the mandatory 14-day quarantine after his return from Turkey. “So when the powerful or influential break the rules, it provokes fierce public anger and puts society’s inequalities on full view.”

 

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