Suhakam doesn’t need prosecutorial powers — but govt must answer its findings, says chairman
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) does not need prosecutorial powers to be effective, but authorities should be required to respond to its...
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While the 77-year-old former judge acknowledged criticism of Suhakam’s limitations, he stressed that the national human rights body was far from being a “toothless” organisation.
Instead, he urged critics to recognise that Suhakam has a distinct role from the courts, enforcement agencies and other statutory bodies.
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