Islam and Shariah offences in Malaysian constitutional framework: issues and challenges

Ahmad Bustami, Tajul Aris (2018) Islam and Shariah offences in Malaysian constitutional framework: issues and challenges. In: International Conference of ASEAN Perspective and Policy (ICAP 2018), 3rd May 2018, Medan, Indonesia. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This paper discusses the position of Islam in the Malaysian constitution and the enforcement of laws relating to shariah offences in Malaysia. It looks at the basic governing legal provisions relating to Islam and shariah offences both at Federal and State levels. The authorities and powers provided for the syariah courts officers and judges are also analysed. This paper focuses on the legal issues surrounding the investigation, prosecuting and courts’ power in dealing with the offences. With the current state of legal provisions and infrastructures, the paper finds that there are many rooms for the improvement for the Islamic Legal system in Malaysia particularly with regard to the upgrading the status, image and jurisdiction of the syariah courts.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Keynote)
Additional Information:	1854/65711
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islam, syariah court, shariah offence, jurisdiction, legal system
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KBP Islamic Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Dr tajul aris ahmad bustami
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2018 14:44
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2018 14:44
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/65711

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