Re-thinking the implementation of punishment of Shariah offences in Malaysia

Wan Muhammad, Ramizah (2017) Re-thinking the implementation of punishment of Shariah offences in Malaysia. In: International Workshop on Islamic Law, 16th October 2017, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. (Unpublished)

	PDF - Supplemental Material Restricted to Repository staff only Download (484kB) | Request a copy
	PDF - Presentation Restricted to Registered users only Download (2MB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Punishment under the criminal law is often associated with mental and physical restraint in the form of imprisonment and whipping. In the pursuit of punishing the offender, the Society often neglect the needs to rehabilitate and educate the offender. Community service as form of non-custodial offence can be the alternative to the conventional punishment as it can help the offender to return to the society’s fold. The element of contributing to the society is the important point that separates community service from other type of punishment. One of the characteristics of Islamic penal system is the possibility of repentance. Community service can be one of the evidence to support the fact that the offender had repented. Shariah court in Malaysia should adopt community service as one of the alternative punishments.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Additional Information:	1717/59024
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Shariah offences, Malaysia
Subjects:	K Law > KBP Islamic Law K Law > KPG Malaysia
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:	14 Nov 2017 16:40
Last Modified:	14 Nov 2017 16:40
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/59024

Actions (login required)

View Item