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Press Statement: The establishment of a Commission of Enquiry on the Video Clip PDF Print E-mail
Contributed by Ambiga Sreenevasan   
Wednesday, 12 December 2007 08:11pm

Ambiga Sreenevasan• Move to set up panel lauded
• Bar Council welcomes setting up of Royal Commission on Lingam Tape

The Bar Council welcomes the announcement made by the Prime Minister today and commends the Prime Minister for the establishment of the Commission of Enquiry. Although we had hoped for a wider scope of inquiry than just the video clip, this inquiry is nevertheless a very important and necessary one. The terms of reference may appear at first blush to be narrow, but when properly construed gives sufficient latitude for the Commission to conduct a thorough inquiry. We look forward to a full, and open inquiry by the Commission. It is now left to the Commissioners to ensure that this inquiry is a meaningful one and that the procedures adopted by them will encourage and ensure the emergence of the truth. On our part, the Bar Council will be making the necessary representations to assist the Commission.

Ambiga Sreenevasan
President
Malaysian Bar

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At last....!
written by Ding Chu Teck, Thursday, December 13 2007 10:40 am

So at last the Royal Commission is formed.

Besides the PM, the Bar Council and its President should be commended for this good news.

Don't forget that the Bar Council had taken the lead in the call for the establishment of the Royal Commission.

Ding Chu Teck

BAR POSITION VINDICATED
written by Stephen Tan Ban Cheng, Thursday, December 13 2007 12:07 pm

The setting up of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) vindicates the position of the Malaysian Bar, many of whose members walked for justice on Sept 26 this year.

I also understand that the Prime Minister had wanted the RCI to be set up initially but such plans were thwarted.

Without fear or favour, the Bar Council and the Malaysian Bar must continue to exercise eternal vigilance to ensure the continued growth of the fragile plant of liberty. We know that it is fragile ...

Stephen Tan Ban Cheng


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