KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — Lawyers involved in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir have urged the public to avoid speculation and allow the judicial process to take its course following the conclusion of witness testimonies.

Lawyer Joan Goh, who represents one of the teenagers accused in the bullying case involving the Form One student, said she hoped the evidence presented during the inquest had been addressed comprehensively.

“We hope there will be no speculation and no unwarranted accusations against anybody, as this remains a tragedy for all the children whose lives have been deeply affected by this case.

“Justice must be guided by evidence and the rule of law, rather than public sentiment or speculation,” Goh told reporters on the sidelines of the proceedings at the Coroner’s Court here today.