BANGI, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bar has the right to challenge the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Malaysian Bar Entitled To Challenge Pardons Board Decision If It Has Grounds - Azalina
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The Malaysian Bar can challenge the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision to let former prime minister Najib Razak serve his remaining sentence under house arrest, according to Minister Azalina, while the Attorney-General's Chambers has objected to the Bar's judicial review application.
- Azalina said the Bar may contest the Pardons Board decision if it has grounds
- The AGC objected to the Bar's bid for judicial review of the house‑arrest ruling
- Najib’s lawyer plans to submit written arguments, fearing any court decision could affect his client
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