Malaysian judicial appointments commission and independent judiciary: a change we believe in?

Shuaib, Farid Sufian (2009) Malaysian judicial appointments commission and independent judiciary: a change we believe in? In: 6th Asian Law Institute Conference: Dynamics of change in Asia, 29-30th May 2009, Hong Kong. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Much works has been done to show the importance of judiciary in the healthy functioning of a state, particularly one that believe in rights and duties of the governed and the government. The extensive power hold by the combined might of the executive and the legislature in a Westminster style of government as adopted in Malaysia requires not less than a strong and independent judiciary. If the judiciary also falls to the lure of power and greed, all are doom. Judiciary also hold great influence in determining liberty of persons. When more cases relating to fundamental liberties were brought to the courts, judges position gain more importance. Disputes between individuals, between the have and the have not, the weak and the powerful, and between the governments at various levels requires judges of the highest calibre and integrity. To ensure we have an independent judiciary to decide such cases, it has to start with correct appointment process.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	1859/16143
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Farid Sufian Shuaib
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2013 10:43
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2013 10:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/16143

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