Eric Paulsen

Five recommendations for the new IGP

Five recommendations for the new IGP

What the new IGP can do to restore public faith in the police.

Reject extension of Sosma detention powers

Reject extension of Sosma detention powers

Lawyers for Liberty is appalled by the home minister’s proposal for the police power of 28 days detention under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) to be extended by another five years.

A case for M’sia to ratify UN Convention Against Torture

A case for M’sia to ratify UN Convention Against Torture

COMMENT | Many have voiced concerns on the persistence of custodial deaths in Malaysia.

Open letter to the vice-chancellor of UKM

Open letter to the vice-chancellor of UKM

Last Friday, I received a telephone call from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) chapter of the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) to inform me that my invitation to speak at their national conference on Sunday had been abruptly cancelled by the UKM administration, apparently on the account that I was “controversial”.

'Dataran Merdeka should be open to all, including #TangkapMO1 rally'

'Dataran Merdeka should be open to all, including #TangkapMO1 rally'

Cops should facilitate the #TangkapMO1 rally instead of painting a false picture.

Growing anti-vaccination movement poses a serious threat

Growing anti-vaccination movement poses a serious threat

Lawyers for Liberty views with serious concern the growing opposition to vaccination and the threat it poses to the public health and safety of everyone in the country and even beyond in today’s globalised world. The prevalence of the anti-vaccination movement and the extent to which it has worsened came to prominence following the recent deaths of a seven-year-old girl in Malacca and a two-year-old toddler in Kedah due to diphtheria.

'So many deaths in custody, only one criminal charge'

'So many deaths in custody, only one criminal charge'

COMMENT | Written reply in parliament on custodial deaths raises more questions than answers.

EAIC’s report into Dharmendran’s death a reminder to implement IPCMC

EAIC’s report into Dharmendran’s death a reminder to implement IPCMC

On April 28, 2016, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) released its investigative report into the death of N Dharmendran on what must be one of the most shocking custodial death in recent memory.
Stop misusing the OSA, drop all probes against Rafizi Ramli

Stop misusing the OSA, drop all probes against Rafizi Ramli

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) is shocked and appalled at Rafizi Ramli’s arrest outside the Parliament gates yesterday for breaching the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) when he allegedly revealed excerpts from the auditor-general’s report on the misuse of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) funds for 1MDB that he claimed delayed gratuity payments to army veterans.
Anwar’s imprisonment remains a huge stain on Malaysia

Anwar’s imprisonment remains a huge stain on Malaysia

Every additional day he's kept in prison is grim reminder of how far Malaysia has fallen.
Abuse of power, overkill to bar Indonesian activist from M’sia

Abuse of power, overkill to bar Indonesian activist from M’sia

Mugiyanto was scheduled to speak at Bersih’s #YellowMania forum this evening.
A bleak Human Rights Day for Malaysia, again

A bleak Human Rights Day for Malaysia, again

COMMENT | The nation’s human rights status in 2015 is nothing short of deplorable.
Gov't must help Rohingya refugees right now

Gov't must help Rohingya refugees right now

COMMENT Why is gov't not helping emaciated, past starving Rohingya in our midst?
Anti-terrorism law will only lead to injustice

Anti-terrorism law will only lead to injustice

Lawyers for Liberty views with extreme concern the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 tabled in Parliament today that provided for wide and arbitrary powers of arrest and detention by the police and detention without trial by the Prevention of Terrorism Board.
The judiciary must not fear or resent public criticism

The judiciary must not fear or resent public criticism

Lawyers for Liberty views with extreme concern the widespread use of the Sedition Act and Penal Code to stifle public criticism and protest against the recent Federal Court verdict convicting Anwar Ibrahim.
Kelantan gov’t must reveal hudud amendments

Kelantan gov’t must reveal hudud amendments

Lawyers for Liberty is shocked at the Kelantan PAS government’s extreme haste in holding a special state assembly sitting on Dec 29, 2014 to table an amendment on the Syariah Criminal Laws Act II 1993 (Amendment 2014) despite the controversy and strong objections.
My top five enemies of human rights in Malaysia

My top five enemies of human rights in Malaysia

COMMENT This is how I want to mark this year’s World Human Rights Day today.
Landmark TBH decision a wake-up call

Landmark TBH decision a wake-up call

Lawyers For Liberty welcomes the landmark Court of Appeal decision on the death of Teoh Beng Hock on Sept 5, 2014 which overturned the High Court’s refusal to revise the Magistrate’s inquest ‘open verdict’ finding of the victim, who was found dead at the Selangor headquarters of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Shah Alam.
Coroner's Court won't break ‘blue wall of silence’

Coroner's Court won't break ‘blue wall of silence’

Lawyers for Liberty is surprised at Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri’s sudden announcement of the commencement of the permanent Coroner's Court on April 15, 2014 to replace the present inquest system ( New Straits Times , April 3, 2014, ‘Nancy: Coroner's Court starts April 15').
Amendments 'most serious assault on human rights'

Amendments 'most serious assault on human rights'

COMMENT The tabled amendments to the PCA, Penal Code and CPC are all the more deplorable as they were done in secret.
Will the next PM look into Sugumar's death?

Will the next PM look into Sugumar's death?

COMMENT We make this appeal with the hope that you will correct this grave injustice and let Sugumar’s family have closure over his death.
Time to resolve Indian Malaysians statelessness

Time to resolve Indian Malaysians statelessness

NONE COMMENT 'There should be acceptance by the gov't of stateless communities with genuine links with the nation.'
How will we remember our criminal justice system?

How will we remember our criminal justice system?

COMMENT Especially so in a trial where rational, logical and established legal reasoning and practices were thrown out.
Justice has died in police custody

Justice has died in police custody