Separating PP, AG roles crucial for Malaysia’s justice system

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KUALA LUMPUR: The move to take the role of Public Prosecutor (PP) away from the Attorney-General (AG) is crucial for Malaysia’s justice system. Accord...

: The move to take the role of Public Prosecutor away from the Attorney-General is crucial for Malaysia’s justice system.

He said that the PP, as the prosecutor, had a responsibility to prosecute anyone in the government, including the prime minister and ministers, for wrongdoing. He said there should be some safeguards to help the PP maintain his or her impartiality and independence so he is answerable only to the law in the pursuit of justice.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong, who is the de facto law minister, told theSun on Tuesday that the pledge had been discussed in the cabinet and the process could be completed by the end of this year.

 

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