The renewed statement of intent by the government to abolish the mandatory death penalty  is widely lauded as a step in the right direction, but it also puts a spotlight on the effectiveness of Malaysia’s overall criminal justice system, and reforms that should be considered alongside sentencing reform. SUARAM and the Collective of Applied Law & Legal Realism (CALR) recently published a report on proposed reforms to prisons and places of detention. We speak to Umavathni Vathanaganthan from the Collective of Applied Law & Legal Realism (CALR) on their findings and the need to center criminal justice responses on a rights-based approach.



Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The renewed statement of intent by the government to abolish the mandatory death penalty is widely lauded as a step in the right direction, but it also puts a spotlight on the effectiveness of Malaysia’s overall criminal justice system, and reforms that should be considered alongside sentencing reform. SUARAM and the Collective of Applied Law &amp; Legal Realism (CALR) recently published a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.suaram.net/_files/ugd/359d16_70518e3853b941c697112d70bb4caa51.pdf">report on proposed reforms to prisons and places of detention</a>. We speak to Umavathni Vathanaganthan from the Collective of Applied Law &amp; Legal Realism (CALR) on their findings and the need to center criminal justice responses on a rights-based approach.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Sharper and stronger than a double espresso. The Morning Run stretches your mind and braces you for the business day. It's your fast track into work where you can hit the ground running. From 6am to 10am weekdays, the Morning Run brings you the biggest stories and must-listen-to interviews. Stay enlightened, make educated business and investment decisions.

Pressing Matters

We go behind the headlines and explore issues driving the press with journalists and media practitioners themselves - as well as the forces that shape the broader industry. Whether it's traditional, new or social media, we cover the gamut of stories and perspectives from the Fourth Estate.

Advertisement