![[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system [OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720515130_Childjusticesyste.jpg)
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024
The Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696485210_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Legal affairs division to look at digital inclusiveness in child protection - Azalina
The implementation of child-friendly reporting platforms would be a game-changer, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667207072_RichardBranson.jpg)
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
![The path to greater justice for children in Malaysia The path to greater justice for children in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678675221_RobertGass.jpg)
The path to greater justice for children in Malaysia
The justice system needs to be accessible to child victims and the interests of the child need to be prioritised.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665102080_TunTengkuMaimunTu.jpg)
CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence
The independence of the judiciary is a concept that is embossed into the very fabric of the justice system, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Govt mulling possibility of establishing sentencing council - Wan Junaidi Govt mulling possibility of establishing sentencing council - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51659193952_TBwanjunaidi.jpg)
Govt mulling possibility of establishing sentencing council - Wan Junaidi
The government is mulling the prospect of establishing a sentencing council as a way to reform the criminal justice system.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![There are five punishment philosophies in the criminal justice system There are five punishment philosophies in the criminal justice system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662274321_TBgavel.jpg)
There are five punishment philosophies in the criminal justice system
For decades, the Malaysian criminal justice system have relied on punishment as the mechanism to reduce crime and recidivism or repeat offenders.
Sun Sep 04 2022
![Transparent judgment reflects credible justice system - Sultan Nazrin Transparent judgment reflects credible justice system - Sultan Nazrin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661756381_TBsultannazrin.jpg)
Transparent judgment reflects credible justice system - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan Nazrin said there should not be any doubt and a judge must be free from any influence or pressure.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Empathy - integral part of the justice system [COLUMNIST] Empathy - integral part of the justice system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41547774329_Mahkamah.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Empathy - integral part of the justice system
Empathy is simply another facet of the need for the law to be translated and interpreted accordingly.
Fri Jul 15 2022
![Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632297211_Somalia.jpg)
Detained Malaysian man in Somalia receiving fair trial - Embassy
Ahmad Mustakim is being treated well and is receiving a fair trial according to Somalia's law and justice system, Abdimajit said.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![S.Korea looks to overhaul military justice after sex abuse cases S.Korea looks to overhaul military justice after sex abuse cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51625044094_SEOUL.jpg)
S.Korea looks to overhaul military justice after sex abuse cases
South Korean govt is responding to pressure to reform the military justice system, including handing sex crime cases to civilian courts.
Wed Jun 30 2021
![Vienna gunman: IS supporter who 'fooled' the system Vienna gunman: IS supporter who 'fooled' the system](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41604462445_VIENNA.jpg)
Vienna gunman: IS supporter who 'fooled' the system
The perpetrator managed to fool the justice system's de-radicalisation programme, to fool the people in it, and to get an early release.
Wed Nov 04 2020
![Proposed suspension for school bullies should not deny children's right - expert Proposed suspension for school bullies should not deny children's right - expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452154253_BULLY.jpg)
Proposed suspension for school bullies should not deny children's right - expert
Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal says there was also a need to ascertain that the proposed move was not in conflict with the existing criminal justice system for child offenders.
Wed Oct 19 2016
![Thailand's PM defends British murders verdict against protests Thailand's PM defends British murders verdict against protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439474246_prayuthchanocha.jpg)
Thailand's PM defends British murders verdict against protests
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said critics should respect the death verdict for murdering two British tourists and that Thailand's justice system would not bow to public pressure.
Mon Dec 28 2015