Challenges in the enforcement of shariah criminal offences in Selangor: between perception and reality

Wan Muhammad, Ramizah and Abdul Hamid, Abdul Shukor and Thobroni, Abdul Rahman and Hussin, Nasimah (2015) Challenges in the enforcement of shariah criminal offences in Selangor: between perception and reality. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 23 (S). pp. 31-42. ISSN 0128-7702

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Abstract

The enforcement of Shari’ah criminal offences in Selangor has always been subjected to public scrutiny. The commission of selected Shari’ah criminal offences has been rigorously enforced against by the Religious Enforcement Division of the Department of Islamic Affairs. Alas, there are times that the manner in which the enforcement has been carried out has led to public criticism. This article studies the power of the enforcement officers, the modus operandi of enforcement and the challenges faced by the Selangor Religious Enforcement Division. Using a mixed mode of content analysis and personal observation, the article argues that there is still much that needs to be done to improve the image and modus operandi of the enforcement of Shari’ah criminal offences in Selangor specifically and in Malaysia generally.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1717/44809
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Shari’ah criminal offences, Enforcement, Selangor, Religious Enforcement Officer
Subjects:	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
Depositing User:	Dr. Ramizah Wan Muhammad
Date Deposited:	28 Sep 2015 08:51
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2017 10:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44809

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