Malaysia: Scrap Repressive Counterterrorism Bill

Email The Malaysian government should withdraw the proposed counter-terrorism law now with Parliament and ensure future drafts protect fundamental rights. (New York, April 6, 2015) – The Malaysian government should withdraw the proposed counterterrorism law now with parliament and ensure future drafts protect fundamental rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 would reintroduce indefinite detention without trial or judicial review, and violate due process rights in the name of preventing terrorism.read more

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