#death in custody

Govt, police get leave to appeal RM197,600 damages for death in custody

Govt, police get leave to appeal RM197,600 damages for death in custody

Issues on aggravated damages, liability under relevant laws yet to be decided, bench rules.
Coroner's Court postpones inquest decision over inmate's death

Coroner's Court postpones inquest decision over inmate's death

Lawyer says court still reviewing evidence surrounding Roopan's death.
COMMENT | Freedom of assembly must be respected

COMMENT | Freedom of assembly must be respected

No reason for the police to act roughly against TBH protesters.
Beng Hock's sister urges DAP to use '40-MP strength' to push for murder probe

Beng Hock's sister urges DAP to use '40-MP strength' to push for murder probe

'We hope DAP can use its power to overturn the case after 15 years.'
Anwar to meet Teoh Beng Hock's family on Aug 1

Anwar to meet Teoh Beng Hock's family on Aug 1

UPDATED 10.52PM | PM's political secretary finalised meeting date with family, says Lee Lan.
COMMENT | Walk of Justice: Foot injury bearable, but heartache hits hard

COMMENT | Walk of Justice: Foot injury bearable, but heartache hits hard

TBH-ADA only wanted to submit memorandum outside Parliament but police pushed us back.
LETTER | Make custodial death data transparent

LETTER | Make custodial death data transparent

Authorities also must reinvestigate past cases without delay.
After 15 years, how many Gen Z know about Teoh Beng Hock?

After 15 years, how many Gen Z know about Teoh Beng Hock?

UPDATED 11.36AM | DAP aide's death inspires new generation of youth to join his family's fight for justice.
Bar calls for inquests following Saifuddin's zero custodial deaths claim

Bar calls for inquests following Saifuddin's zero custodial deaths claim

Lawyers' group says causes of death is for coroner to determine, not minister.
Apex court bins widow's second bid over husband's death in custody

Apex court bins widow's second bid over husband's death in custody

Court rules there was a similar action against cops and govt.
Muda calls out Saifuddin over torture, custodial deaths

Muda calls out Saifuddin over torture, custodial deaths

Chew says minister should not be sidetracked, address core message of UNCAT.
Rights groups slam Saifuddin over custodial deaths remark

Rights groups slam Saifuddin over custodial deaths remark

UPDATED 6.09PM | Only Coroner's Court can decide on that, says Edict chairperson.
Saifuddin: No death in custody inflicted by authorities since I took office

Saifuddin: No death in custody inflicted by authorities since I took office

All deaths since 2022 were due to health issues, says minister.
Govt, police seek to quash ruling to pay RM197,600 over death in custody

Govt, police seek to quash ruling to pay RM197,600 over death in custody

Application for leave to appeal filed on June 20.
Widow seeks RM1m from police, govt over husband's custodial death

Widow seeks RM1m from police, govt over husband's custodial death

UPDATED 2.20PM | Cause papers have been served on the defendants, says lawyer.
Govt, cops ordered to pay RM338k over Balamurugan death in custody

Govt, cops ordered to pay RM338k over Balamurugan death in custody

This comes after family of deceased sued authorities over 2017 death.
Penang court awards RM197,600 over death in custody

Penang court awards RM197,600 over death in custody

Judge rules police were negligent in managing the lock-up.
COMMENT | A sticker to remember Ganapathy's death

COMMENT | A sticker to remember Ganapathy's death

Stickers were once suggested to remind cops to care for detainees' well-being.
Coroner rules Ganapathy died from infection, but finds cops negligent

Coroner rules Ganapathy died from infection, but finds cops negligent

Cops failed to ensure detainee took his diabetes meds, dressed his wounds - coroner.
COMMENT | Police incompetence or protecting their own?

COMMENT | Police incompetence or protecting their own?

Reports of officers engaging in crime present disturbing picture.
Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

Fear of cops stop LGBTQ+ people from reporting cases of violence

'A lot of power abuse, police misconduct, targets marginalised communities.'
Detainee in Langkawi jail died of pneumonia

Detainee in Langkawi jail died of pneumonia

Autopsy report shows no signs of criminal injuries.
COMMENT | Police violence? Are inmates running the asylum?

COMMENT | Police violence? Are inmates running the asylum?

One can only hope for justice when the perpetrators investigate themselves.
Detainee dies while in police custody

Detainee dies while in police custody

The cause of death is being investigated.