KOTA KINABALU: East Malaysians were urged to share their views on proposed criminal justice reforms during a townhall session held in the state capital on Monday.
Criminal Law Reform Committee (CLRC) Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal stressed the need for public input in reviewing the Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Evidence Act.
He encouraged participants to offer frank and courageous feedback, even if it challenged existing legal norms.
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Legal Affairs Division Director General Datuk Zamri Misman added that the Government is considering introducing Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) to better handle corporate and financial crimes.
