Plan to separate AG, public prosecutor roles now in 2nd phase
PETALING JAYA:
The government’s plan to separate the roles of the attorney-general (AG) and the public prosecutor has entered the second phase, says law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said.
In a Facebook post, Azalina said this followed a comprehensive study that compared international best practices and incorporated feedback from more than 7,000 respondents through focus groups, surveys and interviews.
“This second phase will focus on finalising the institutional structure, examining the need for amendments to the Federal Constitution, making related legislative amendments, and drafting new laws to ensure the effective and comprehensive implementation of this reform,” she said.
The minister said discussions…
