Comments for Use of ISA on Cheng proper, say Johor cops at http://www.malaysianbar.org.my , comment 0 to 4 out of 4 comments http://www.malaysianbar.org.my Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/use_of_isa_on_cheng_proper_say_johor_cops.html#pc_8201 Great, just great. Now the deputy chief police officer of a state can make a ruling that the use of the ISA is proper. His officers make the arrest. He makes the ruling. Of course, my question is rhetorical: Where is the role of the court? Whither judicial review? Elleh! Stephen Tan Ban Cheng - Stephen Tan Ban Cheng Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:14:32 +0100 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/use_of_isa_on_cheng_proper_say_johor_cops.html#pc_8200 Nice piece of work, the ISA. Which side of the bars are the terrorists actually? Pierre Lim Vey Yeow - Pierre Lim Vey Yeow Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:14:36 +0100 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/use_of_isa_on_cheng_proper_say_johor_cops.html#pc_8197 Pierre, Under s73 of the Act, any police officer may arrest and detain a person pending enquiries. The detention may be for a period not exceeding 60 days, subject to certain procedural requirements. The Home Minister's role only comes in after that, where under s8 of the act, he has the authority to make a detention order directing that the person be detained for a period not exceeding two years. Of course, this detention order would normally be made if the Minister is satisfied that the person is a threat to the security of the nation, etc. Hope that answers your question.. Nicholas Netto - Nicholas Netto Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:05:18 +0100 http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legal/general_news/use_of_isa_on_cheng_proper_say_johor_cops.html#pc_8195 Don't they require the Home Minister's approval and signature first before they can arrest anyone under the ISA? I didn't know that the police can invoke the Act at will to arrest people on the spot? Pierre Lim Vey Yeow - Pierre Lim Vey Yeow Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:24:13 +0100