Security boost in court complexes to prevent commotions - Mas Ermieyati
Security boost at court complexes is one of the appropriate measures taken to prevent untoward incidents, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
She said although these complexes already have standard operating procedures (SOP) in place, discretion is still given, especially where interaction with the public and...
Security boost at court complexes is one of the appropriate measures taken to prevent untoward incidents, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.
She said although these complexes already have standard operating procedures (SOP) in place, discretion is still given, especially where interaction with the public and media are concerned, so as not to burden any party.
“We take note of the recent incident that became a matter of public interest, and that was a security issue.
“The court will continue to give attention to security measures to prevent untoward incidents or commotions in court complexes,” she told reporters at the end of her working visit to the court complex in Kota Bharu, Kelantan today.
On June 21, a lawyer representing Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers in the murder trial of Cradle Fund chief executive officer Nazrin Hassan was involved in a commotion at the Shah Alam High Court lobby with a part-time photographer of a local daily.
The 50-year-old lawyer suffered a head injury during the incident while the photographer sustained scratches on his face.
Mas Ermieyati said the incident had created awareness among the public and media practitioners on the issues of security.
“In court, anything can happen, including reactions or responses from the accused, and if SOPs are strictly followed, we actually do not allow that (the media in certain areas of the court).
- Bernama
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