The EGM of the Malaysian Bar held at the Merlin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur - Tuesday, 18 October 1977
Tuesday, 18 October 1977 12:00am
Number of Members present: Not available
Motion 1:
To resolve that all members of the Bar of the States of Malaya be advised not to appear in trials under the Essential (Security Cases)(Amendment) Regulations 1975 whether retained or assigned from henceforth as these Regulations are oppressive and against the rule of law
Provided that those who have been retained prior to 18th October 1977 may either discharge themselves and refund any fees collected or complete their brief.
The Motion was carried with a majority vote of 188.
Motion 2:
To resolve that the Bar is satisfied that the Essential (Security Cases) (Amendment) Regulations 1975 in their present form gives rise to grave danger that innocent persons may be convicted for serious and capital offences and earnestly urges the Government to reconsider the terms of the Regulations.
Proposer: Mr Peter Mooney
Resolution:
The Motion was defeated with only 11 votes.
Motion 3:
To resolve that members of the Bar of the States of Malaya may refrain to appear in trials under the Essential (Security Cases)(Amendment) Regulations 1975 whether retained or assigned from henceforth and if they do so, the Bar Council would take no disciplinary action against them.
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