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Wilhelmson, Michael Lawyers Weekly, Vol. 21, No. 47, April 19, 2002. page 1. Vancouver The president of the Law Society of British Columbia says the case of a Malaysian defence lawyer who was charged with sedition for words spoken in open court should raise alarm bells in Canada about any … [Read more...]
Dlab, Dagmar The Advocate Vol. 60 Part 2, March 2002, page 227 "Our tradition is one of centuries old respect for the independence of the Bar. As we look internationally, there is a struggle being played out. We, as lawyers, have to work to ensure that the ideal of an independent Bar is promoted … [Read more...]
Kelliher, Steven The Lawyers Weekly Vol. 21, No. 36, February 1, 2002, page 6 On December 6th and 7th of 2001 approximately 300 lawyers from 60 countries met in Paris for the purpose of taking the first steps toward the formation of an International Criminal Bar. As a criminal defence lawyer I … [Read more...]
View the PDF version of the report. Davidson, Gail, Friesen, Tami and Jackson, Michael Q.C. I THE POLITICAL BACKGROUND I.1 The Circumstances of the Charge I.2 The Charge II THE HISTORY OF SEDITION ACT PROSECUTIONS IN MALAYSIA III SEDITION IN COMMON LAW JURISDICTIONS IV MALAYSIAN … [Read more...]
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