Constitutional catharsis
A written Constitution is not a mere lawyers’ document. It’s a vehicle of Life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the Age. — B. R. Ambedkar, Indian jurist The time to restructure the Federal Constitution (FC) has arrived to accommodate all 21st century stakeholders — the People, the Borneo Regions, the Peninsular States, and […]
Investigations will be done fairly, assure cops
KUCHING: Sarawak police have assured that all investigations will be carried out fairly, equitably and with full dedication to ensure justice is upheld. This is in line with the role and responsibility of the police to maintain peace and security in the community. Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner (DCP) Datuk Mancha Ata said this in response […]
Apply flexibility highlighted by Islam, says Awang Tengah
SIBU: The handling of cases in syariah courts can be innovated by using mediums such as video conferencing or virtual hearings. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Islamic law is always oriented for the good of all human beings because it is dynamic and progressive. “The flexibility highlighted by Islam in the […]
Has the definition of justice been changed
There is no denying there are emotions attached to this case, but justice needs to be upheld. Truth and facts cannot be ignored. The tragic incident happened on the road after 3am. Roads are for cars, not ‘basikal lajak’. Especially not for minors on their own. – Muhammad Affin, initiator of ‘Justice for Sam Ke […]
Justice wears a crumpled suit
Justice? You get justice in the next world; in this world you have the law. —– William T. Gaddis, Jr., American novelist You pay a down payment for a piece of property. A few weeks later, an ugly hidden truth surfaces and you decide to rescind the agreement. The seller refuses. He claims you are […]
Women’s NGO wants broad Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill
KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has expressed hope that the proposed Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill, expected to be tabled this December in Parliament, will be comprehensive. Its president Margaret Bedus said this is so that all forms of sexual harassment would be covered and there would be effective channels for justice. She said […]
‘Justice’: America reacts to Floyd murderer’s conviction
WASHINGTON: Politicians, rights activists and family members and even world leaders reacted with jubilation and relief Tuesday as sacked Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who died when the officer knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes last year. Here are some the immediate […]
Justice, or just us
Those who can make you believe absurdities; can make you commit atrocities. – Voltaire, French philosopher, writer and historian There is an incubus living in our midst that voraciously forages on judicial misadventure, juridical misconduct, questionable legislation, corruption at all levels of the civil service, and moral turpitude. This blood-thirsty elf is indestructible, and no […]
Judiciary will continue to uphold law, justice throughout emergency
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given its assurance that the judiciary will continue to function to uphold the law and justice throughout the emergency period. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Perikatan Nasional government will continue to defend the independence of the judiciary and would never interfere in matters of the courts. “The […]
Of law and justice
Justice that love gives is a surrender; justice that law gives is a punishment. – Mohandas K Gandhi, lawyer, and Indian freedom fighter “Law and justice are two distant cousins who are not on speaking terms,” said the character of Marlon Brando in the 1989 movie ‘A Dry White Season’, showcasing apartheid in South Africa. […]
