Truly independent judiciary vital, says Sultan Azlan Shah
IPOH June 10(utusan online) - The judiciary and law enforcement agencies must be truly independent to enhance their image and dignity, the Sultan of Perak said Thursday.
Sultan Azlan Shah, who was Lord President, said that judicial independence was an essential factor to ensure justice.
He said that the law would not be effective in dispensing justice unless its implementation mechanism was based on procedures that were fair and transparent and administered by judges who were qualified, independent and of high integrity.
"Any shortcomings in the functions of the judiciary will tilt the scale of justice as the judiciary has always been regarded as the true guardian of justice," he said in his speech at the opening of the Sultan Azlan Shah Multaqa and Seminar on 'Independence in the Islamic and Non-Islamic Judicial System' here. The text of his speech was read out by the Raja Muda.
Sultan Azlan Shah said that the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary's independence would ultimately lead to instability and it would certainly take a long time and would be an arduous task to restore it.
The Ruler said that to prevent domination, the doctrine of the separation of power had been enshrined in the constitution whereby the legislature, executive and the judiciary would function as a check and balance mechanism to ensure the well-being of the people and a government administration which fully subscribes to legal principles.
I truly believe that the independency of these three instutions should have been done looooong time ago.uh...now even the sultan also speak, bila lagi? But I bet those morons will never listen to this. Power..who wants to let go maa..
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