Malaysian Bar condemns harassment of lawyers, calls for action against perpetrators
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar has condemned the harassment and intimidation of lawyers, warning that such acts threaten the independence of the legal profession.
The Malaysian Bar has strongly condemned the harassment and intimidation of lawyers, warning that such actions threaten the independence of the legal profession. In a statement, Bar president Anand Raj emphasized the need for lawyers to be able to carry out their professional duties without fear of threats, intimidation, or reprisals.
He urged the police and relevant authorities to promptly investigate such incidents and take action against those responsible. The Bar cited specific cases of lawyers being summoned for questioning over allegations of criminal intimidation, as well as instances of lawyers and their families being targeted by individuals posing as debt collectors.
The Bar also urged the government to accede to the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer, which seeks to safeguard legal practitioners against threats, harassment, and intimidation.
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