KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The rule of law must be upheld consistently, regardless of the political standing or identity of any individual involved, said UMNO Information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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- The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said prosecutorial decisions must be based on legal considerations, facts and evidence, rather than political pressure or demands.
- Azalina said the principle of prosecutorial independence must be respected in political practice, and not merely reflected in proposals for institutional reform.
- In this regard, Azalina said criticism of any decision should be supported by facts and clear grounds, rather than mere assumptions or political pressure.
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