Lawyers for Liberty takes Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to task over his defence of proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution relating to citizenship laws.

Lawyers group Lawyers for Liberty takes Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to task over his statement that the power to grant citizenship is the exclusive right of the federal government.

Lawyers for Liberty says relatives of detainees under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act staging a hunger strike outside Sungai Buloh prison exemplifies the cruel and arbitrary nature of the law.

One of the charges against the Kedah menteri besar is related to the criticism and mockery of the prime minister – it is an abuse of power and oppression, plain and simple.

The knee-jerk reaction of resorting to the police is worrying and runs counter to promises of reform.

If MCA accepts that the aim is to avoid innocent persons being wrongfully convicted, then the abolition of death penalty is the only way forward.

The better way is for government to simply work together UNHCR, civil societies and grassroot organisations in order to facilitate the vaccination process.

The time for an independent oversight body to monitor the police is long overdue.

The home ministry must be clear on what kind of documentation is needed for the application and ensure that the process is in line with the constitution.

Five recommendations that will help stop the pandemic from claiming more victims in our prisons.