LFL urges AG to intervene to secure release of 3 Myanmar children
LFL adviser Latheefa Koya says the children’s detention raises concerns about their welfare and Malaysia’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) have called on the Attorney-General to intervene and secure the release of three young Myanmar children who have been denied bail after being charged with criminal intimidation. The children, aged 11 and 12, are accused of intimidating a 71-year-old woman in Bukit Mertajam on October 22. If convicted, they could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.
LFL adviser Latheefa Koya described the decision to deny bail as disturbing, particularly as the children come from a vulnerable refugee community. She emphasized that the children's welfare, education, and other needs would be at risk while in detention, potentially causing lasting psychological harm. LFL also highlighted the children's rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and urged the High Court to review the magistrate's decision.
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