#sosma

'Police could proceed with the probe under other laws.'

UPDATED 6.33PM | Minister spells out abuses in defending use of Sosma against GISBH officials.

UPDATED 12.10PM | 'Reconsider using Sosma, we are not a terror group,' its lawyer says.

It's illogical to allow draconian law to be implemented in its current form.

Another 127 members released on bail, others have had remand extended.

Criminal Procedure Code has provisions to allow cops to extend probe, Maria says.

Bar passed motion to appear as ‘friend of the court’ during its March AGM.

Electoral watchdog will continue to call for the act to be repealed.

This is after their remand order expired.

Over 3,200 people arrested under Sosma last year alone, report indicates.

Laws under the Criminal Procedure Code are enough to handle such cases.

'Already one year. What is govt's plan?'

Syed Husin voices disappointment over govt's lack of action.

Detention also negatively impacts detainees' families, human rights group adds. 

Ayob Khan cites Sosma's effectiveness in curbing syndicates before.

Abolish all detention without trial laws.

‘No one should be incarcerated without trial.’

UPDATED 11.02AM | Deputy minister says several amendments will be introduced in stages.

Ariff says recent events changed his mind on the matter.

Fernandez's reminder comes on the heels of detainees' hunger strike.

'I was very worried about their health and glad to see them eating and drinking.'

LFL wants detainees to be afforded the opportunity to undergo regular criminal procedures.

Reform process ongoing, he says after relatives go on hunger strike. 

About 100 family members taking part in the strike.