Suhakam urges govt to ratify convention against torture
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today urged the government to take the lead and ratify the United Nations Convention Against Torture (Uncat) as Asean chair.
In a closed-door, high-level dialogue on the prevention of torture, organised by Suhakam, its chairman Hishamudin Yunus said the chairmanship presented an opportunity to demonstrate regional leadership by highlighting the bloc’s core values.
“By prioritising torture prevention and acceding to Uncat, Malaysia can set an example for the bloc.
“Let us be clear here, this is not simply about legal technicalities. It is about creating a society where no individual, regardless of background or circumstances, is subjected to abuse while in custody or detention, and to align our domestic laws with international norms and our own Federal Constitution and spiritual values,” he told reporters ahead of the…
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