G25 wants AG’s written opinion on Najib house arrest made public
The group says respect for the constitutional role of the king does not mean the government, or the public, should be expected to remain silent on questions of legality, transparency and justice.
The G25 group of former civil servants has called for the Attorney-General's written opinion on the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision to grant former Prime Minister Najib Razak house arrest to be made public. The group questions whether the decision to house arrest Najib was consistent with the AG's legal advice and the representation of the Federal Territories Minister.
They argue that if house arrest is to become part of Malaysia's criminal justice system, it should be governed by clear and general laws and criteria. The group stresses that the public has a right to know what legal basis the FTPB's decision rests on and that the government's response to calls for transparency is crucial in demonstrating its commitment to the rule of law.
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