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One dissenting judgment no ground for review, says Malaysian Bar

One dissenting judgment no ground for review, says Malaysian Bar

It's a difference of opinion - the majority judgment prevails, explains Karen Cheah.
Iran's judiciary threatens to prosecute unveiled women

Iran's judiciary threatens to prosecute unveiled women

Unveiling is against our values, judiciary chief says. 
‘Separating AG, public prosecutor will increase rakyat confidence in judiciary’

‘Separating AG, public prosecutor will increase rakyat confidence in judiciary’

This is so that there's no more doubt about govt's intervention - experts.
Abandon judicial overhaul idea, Biden urges Israeli govt

Abandon judicial overhaul idea, Biden urges Israeli govt

However, Netanyahu says Israel will not bow to ‘pressures from abroad’. 
PM: Govt respects apex court's decision on MACC probe against judge

PM: Govt respects apex court's decision on MACC probe against judge

Anwar says MACC has right to investigate, but judiciary has procedures too.
Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul

‘I will not facilitate this’, Yoav Gallant says. 
MP SPEAKS | Impunity to commit corruption not an option

MP SPEAKS | Impunity to commit corruption not an option

Nation cannot move on until the corrupt are hauled up. 

Disputing Najib's 1MDB audit acquittal is contempt of court - Fahmi

Disputing Najib's 1MDB audit acquittal is contempt of court - Fahmi

Minister stresses govt will not interfere with judicial matters, respects decision.
Thousands take to streets of Israel opposing proposed judicial overhaul

Thousands take to streets of Israel opposing proposed judicial overhaul

Netanyahu dismisses protests as being spearheaded by leftists. 

Blast from the past: Thomas interviews Karpal, Sri Ram

Blast from the past: Thomas interviews Karpal, Sri Ram

Ex-AG shares 1986 interview with 'legends' on judicial crisis.
YOURSAY | Najib, stop your intimidation of the judiciary

YOURSAY | Najib, stop your intimidation of the judiciary

'He may as well approach the Privy Council and the Vatican'.

HK top judge defends judiciary amid fears of compromised independence

HK top judge defends judiciary amid fears of compromised independence

Cheung says judges can only act based on the laws before them.
COMMENT | Zahid's remarks are an attack on the judiciary

COMMENT | Zahid's remarks are an attack on the judiciary

Allegation that Najib was not given 'fair justice' a clear assault.
Israelis rally in three cities against Netanyahu legal reforms

Israelis rally in three cities against Netanyahu legal reforms

Critics say proposed reforms will cripple judicial independence.
YOURSAY | Most unbecoming of DPM to interfere with judiciary

YOURSAY | Most unbecoming of DPM to interfere with judiciary

'Where is your evidence of political persecution?'
CJ speaks out against attempts to intimidate judiciary

CJ speaks out against attempts to intimidate judiciary

UPDATED 2.55PM | Tengku Maimun urges judges to continue making decisions without fear or favour.
Netanyahu government unveils plan to rein in Israel's top court

Netanyahu government unveils plan to rein in Israel's top court

His plan includes empowering legislature to overturn some Supreme Court verdicts. 
M'sian Bar welcomes Malay rulers' judicial appointments committee proposal

M'sian Bar welcomes Malay rulers' judicial appointments committee proposal

UPDATED 2.45PM | Cheah says removing PM’s JAC appointment power will enhance judicial independence. 
Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Judicial appointments committee must be independent of PM - Rulers

Currently, the PM appoints five of the nine JAC members.
Key task force recommendations after Thomas' book probe

Key task force recommendations after Thomas' book probe

Judicial independence, protecting govt secrets, and the Equanimity superyacht.
Courts should be allowed to decide independently - Wan Junaidi

Courts should be allowed to decide independently - Wan Junaidi

He says removal of mandatory death penalty improves court's discretionary powers.
CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence

CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence

Alternative dispute resolution and judiciary complement each other, she says. 
Six including two lawyers appointed as judicial commissoners

Six including two lawyers appointed as judicial commissoners

They received instruments of appointment from Chief Justice.
Zahid: Don't take too long on Thomas' book

Zahid: Don't take too long on Thomas' book

Umno president also wants the investigation report declassified.