The Malaysian Bar regrets that, after extensive hearing of evidence from numerous witnesses, the Coroner’s Court delivered an open verdict yesterday in the inquest to determine the cause of Teoh Beng Hock’s death. While it is heartening that the Coroner ruled out suicide, the inability to make a definitive finding is unsatisfactory, and leaves many issues unresolved in this matter of great public interest.
Such indecisive findings cast grave doubts on the effectiveness of the inquest mechanism and renders the whole process meaningless.
The Coroner failed to consider a vital aspect of the matter: Teoh was under the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) when he died, which invariably places the burden on the MACC to account for his death. In addition, the Coroner ought to have reprimanded the conduct of the investigating officer in respect of the introduction of the handwritten note midway through the inquest, and ordered further investigation into his conduct.
We reaffirm our call for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Enquiry (“RCE”) to continue the search for the truth and go beyond the scope of the inquest. We welcome the news that the Government is expected to announce the setting up of the RCE shortly.
The RCE must be given a wide ambit to investigate the circumstances and cause of Teoh’s death and to conduct a concomitant review of the MACC’s interrogation and investigation techniques. These two aspects are intrinsically interlinked and cannot be analysed in isolation from one another. The complexities of the case require nothing less than a holistic and inclusive examination of all the relevant facts by the RCE. The RCE should also examine the shortcomings within the criminal justice system, and ensure that protocols are introduced to guarantee full compliance with accepted norms of the criminal justice system.
Teoh’s family, colleagues and friends, and the Malaysian public, deserve nothing less than the Government’s absolute commitment in this regard.
The Malaysian Bar again extends its heartfelt sympathy to Teoh’s family and loved ones.
Such indecisive findings cast grave doubts on the effectiveness of the inquest mechanism and renders the whole process meaningless.
The Coroner failed to consider a vital aspect of the matter: Teoh was under the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) when he died, which invariably places the burden on the MACC to account for his death. In addition, the Coroner ought to have reprimanded the conduct of the investigating officer in respect of the introduction of the handwritten note midway through the inquest, and ordered further investigation into his conduct.
We reaffirm our call for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Enquiry (“RCE”) to continue the search for the truth and go beyond the scope of the inquest. We welcome the news that the Government is expected to announce the setting up of the RCE shortly.
The RCE must be given a wide ambit to investigate the circumstances and cause of Teoh’s death and to conduct a concomitant review of the MACC’s interrogation and investigation techniques. These two aspects are intrinsically interlinked and cannot be analysed in isolation from one another. The complexities of the case require nothing less than a holistic and inclusive examination of all the relevant facts by the RCE. The RCE should also examine the shortcomings within the criminal justice system, and ensure that protocols are introduced to guarantee full compliance with accepted norms of the criminal justice system.
Teoh’s family, colleagues and friends, and the Malaysian public, deserve nothing less than the Government’s absolute commitment in this regard.
The Malaysian Bar again extends its heartfelt sympathy to Teoh’s family and loved ones.
Ragunath Kesavan
President
Malaysian Bar
6 January 2011
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Section 01 . What is Lee Kee Hiong and Lee Wye Wing secret ?
Section 02 . What is Ean Yong Hian Wah secret ?
Section 03a . Who is pH and IQuit in MP Serdang Teo Nie Ching blog ?
Section 03b . What is Kajang councillor Tan Boon Wah secret ?
Section 04 . What happen last 2 days before Beng Hock die ?
Section 05 . What is Ronnie Liu , the innocent man BIG secret ?
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We so far even stop , so how can the search for the truth not continue ?????
Federal Court judge Tan Sri James Foong will head the Commission of Inquiry into the Teoh Beng Hock case.
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/1/26/nation/20110126171310&sec=nation
The terms of reference of the commission are:
* Whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had adhered to the rules and regulations during its interrogation of Teoh and followed Standing Orders and best practices. The commission is to recommend a suitable course of action to be taken, if necessary.
* The panel will also investigate Teoh's death and the circumstances leading to it.
The other members of the panel are former Federal judge Datuk Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, ex-Court of Appeal judge Datuk T. Selventhiranathan, renowned forensic pathologist Datuk Dr Bhupinder Singh and Cyberjaya Universiti College of Medical Sciences Profesor Dr Mohamed Hatta Shaharom.
Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, the director-general of the Legal Affairs division of the Prime Minister's Department is the secretary of the commission.
The other members are Senior Federal Counsel Amarjeet Singh, and deputy public prosecutors Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud and Kwan Li Sa.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in a statement Wednesday that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin had consented to the setting up of the commission.
"The commission will have three months from the date of its appointment to complete its inquiry. The report is be submitted to the King," he
Teoh Beng Hock bikin olang susah, sudah mampus lagi bikin olang manyak susah
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