#death in custody

Charles Santiago also urges IGP to ensure an independent investigation into the death of A Ganapathy.

The deceased's sister says the autopsy will be conducted today.

This comes after lawyers representing the late Mohd Fadzrin Zaidi criticised the unprecedented decision.

This part of EAIC measures to study issues that plagued enforcement agencies, says Mohd Sidek Hassan.

UPDATED 12.14PM | Court rules the deceased's family are entitled to aggravated damages, but not exemplary damages.

Police say the 54-year-old man was found dead, alone in his lock-up cell.

They add that the inquest was also postponed on three previous occasions.

'Are there different treatments for civilians and police personnel who commit a crime?' the rights group asks.

Body cams, vehicle cameras, and CCTV with recording capacity must be made priority.

To determine if there were elements of violence, negligence or misconduct by police, Kedah police chief pledges.

His parents didn't know he was detained until the police called them, using the son's phone to inform them of the death.

Custodial deaths due to abuse by police should never occur with impunity.

This after Suhakam found G Jestus Kevin was beaten by other detainees on instructions from police officer.

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The officer also gave cigarettes to detainees to 'guard' the deceased, says a Suhakam commissioner.

A key tool in monitoring conduct in police stations is repeatedly found wanting.

Oversight systems will create accountability for detention authorities, says Salim Bashir.

Date set for further mention in inquest proceedings of G Jestus Kevin, 30, who died in police custody earlier this year.

Prisons Department says the death was due to seizures.

The deceased Benedict Thanillas suffered from multiple health issues leading up to his death in July 2017.

NGO says inmate allegedly died of injuries sustained in detention, family refuses to lodge police report.

The deceased had earlier been sentenced to a RM2,000 fine and three months in prison.

All deaths should be thoroughly and transparently investigated, says the human rights body.