Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![[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
![Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713838974_Trumpjpg.jpg)
Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case as testimony ends
Donald Trump's defence team rested its case in the criminal hush money trial without calling the former US president to testify.
Wed May 22 2024
![Jasmine Loo insists no deal with prosecution to testify against Najib Jasmine Loo insists no deal with prosecution to testify against Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690085498_TBJasmineLoo.jpg)
Jasmine Loo insists no deal with prosecution to testify against Najib
Jasmine Loo disagreed that she had agreed to testify in favour of the prosecution so her court cases would not be pursued.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709191418_LloydAustin.jpg)
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
![50 witnesses to testify in Wan Saiful’s money laundering, graft trial 50 witnesses to testify in Wan Saiful’s money laundering, graft trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698197467_wansaifulwanjan.jpg)
50 witnesses to testify in Wan Saiful’s money laundering, graft trial
It is understood that among witnesses who will be called are employees of banks and the M'sian Companies Commission, as well as politicians.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Former President Donald Trump says he will not testify in New York fraud trial Former President Donald Trump says he will not testify in New York fraud trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699334724_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Former President Donald Trump says he will not testify in New York fraud trial
Donald Trump said he already testified and had "nothing more to say other than that this is a complete and total election interference."
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Joint trial for Wan Saiful's money laundering, corruption cases Joint trial for Wan Saiful's money laundering, corruption cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698197467_wansaifulwanjan.jpg)
Joint trial for Wan Saiful's money laundering, corruption cases
DPP Mohd 'Afif Ali informed the court that the prosecution would be calling 32 witnesses to testify during the trial.
Fri Dec 01 2023
![GC rejects ex-minister’s son’s representation letter seeking to drop charges GC rejects ex-minister’s son’s representation letter seeking to drop charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
GC rejects ex-minister’s son’s representation letter seeking to drop charges
The prosecution would be calling 15 witnesses to testify in the trial.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![SEC tries to force Musk to testify in Twitter takeover probe SEC tries to force Musk to testify in Twitter takeover probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683796223_ElonMusk.jpg)
SEC tries to force Musk to testify in Twitter takeover probe
Federal prosecutors in NY also opened an investigation related to Elon Musk's corporate perks and claims related to vehicle driving range.
Fri Oct 06 2023
![Jasmine Loo may be called to testify in Najib's 1MDB trial Jasmine Loo may be called to testify in Najib's 1MDB trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
Jasmine Loo may be called to testify in Najib's 1MDB trial
The prosecution in 1MDB trial told the High Court that it will be calling at least four more witnesses to testify.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Zeti to testify in 1MDB trial Zeti to testify in 1MDB trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636720930_TBZETIjpg.jpg)
Zeti to testify in 1MDB trial
Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz has yet to testify in the 1MDB trial as the 46th prosecution witness.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![MACC to call up Tengku Zafrul to testify on Jana Wibawa probe MACC to call up Tengku Zafrul to testify on Jana Wibawa probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676791904_TBSPRMMUHYIDDINZAFRU.jpg)
MACC to call up Tengku Zafrul to testify on Jana Wibawa probe
MACC will call in Tengku Zafrul to have his statement recorded to facilitate investigations into the Jana Wibawa project.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial today without lawyer's presence, court sets Jan 5 Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial today without lawyer's presence, court sets Jan 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660875942_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial today without lawyer's presence, court sets Jan 5
Najib said his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah could not be in court today as he was out of town.
Thu Dec 22 2022