What is an inquest Malaysia?
While the Malaysian Bar respects the Court’s decision, we have our concerns, as the very purpose of an inquest is to investigate and determine the cause of death of those who have died under unexplained circumstances.
What is inquest process?
An inquest is an informal and summary investigation conducted by the public prosecutor in a criminal case involving persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant of arrest issued by the court for the purpose of determining whether said persons should remain under custody and correspondingly be charged …
Is an inquest a legal proceeding?
Inquests are legal inquiries into the cause and circumstances of a death, and are limited, fact-finding inquiries; a Coroner will consider both oral and written evidence during the course of an inquest. The Coroner’s duty to hold an inquest is contained in section 6 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
Can you bury someone if there is an inquest?
Once the inquest has been held the death can be registered and the funeral can take place (although in some cases the coroner may allow the funeral to go ahead before the inquest is over).
What is the credibility of an inquest in Malaysia?
CREDIBILITY AND RELIABILITY OF INQUEST PROCEEDING IN MALAYSIA KREDIBILITI DAN KEPASTIAN PROSIDING INKUES DI MALAYSIA Noor Afiqah binti Noor Abidin ABSTRACT Inquest proceeding held when there is suspicion regards to the cause and circumstances of death including the death in custody.
When does an inquest need to take place after a death?
Section 17 of the Coroners Act 1962 makes provision in law for the holding of an inquest into a death. The inquest cannot take place until at least six weeks after the death. Witnesses may need to attend the inquest to testify on the circumstances and cause of the death.
What are the laws on death in custody in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, legal provisions concerning deaths in custody are provided in the section 334-338 of the Criminal Procedure Code, section 299, 300, 301, 304 of the Penal Code and Practice Direction No. 2/2014 produced by the Office of the Chief Registrar, Federal Court of Malaysia.
Where can I get a copy of the inquest report?
If you have any questions about the inquest, contact your local Garda station. You can get copies of official reports of inquests from the local Coroner’s office.
