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A political AG could be pressured when advising or prosecuting the government, says Tommy Thomas. 

He says the best proof is that no one has been prosecuted despite all the criticism he received on social media.

Lawyer Arun Kasi says the contractor is also challenging the legality of the AIAC director's appointment.

Muhammad Adib's death has been heavily politicised, some to fan racial and religious tensions.

The Shah Alam Coroner's Court allowed the contempt proceedings to go ahead against the AG on Aug 27.

This is over Tommy Thomas's instruction to drop private lawyer Syazlin Mansor.

UPDATED 2.45PM | Coroner's Court informed that the family has no intention of sending Tommy Thomas to prison. 

Juli Edo says his department has asked minister in charge to discuss the issue with Tommy Thomas. 

UPDATED 6.55PM | Judge also awards the senior lawyer RM30,000 in costs.

DAP veteran says Tommy Thomas must prevent another 'Wan Ji' episode.

Family told that reclassification of the case was an administrative matter.

INTERVIEW | Review needed especially as Pakatan Harapan promised to repeal Act in its GE14 manifesto.'

'We take a very different view, we feel there is sufficient evidence for homicide,' says lawyer.

However, Tommy Thomas says a culpable homicide charge is possible when there is enough evidence.

Tommy Thomas also argues that it is a radical departure from Parliament's intentions.

AG adds that the usage of the security law cannot be ruled out until it is repealed.

It is clear that the prosecution made the cross-appeal before GE14, says Tommy Thomas.

Suaram also censures Pakatan Harapan for failing to deliver its promise to repeal draconian laws.

AG says closed-door proceeding not in the interest of Malaysia.

They can do this by making the right decisions, he says.