Bar EGM to discuss 'deals' in criminal cases, judicial independence

Seven motions have been lined up for the Malaysian Bar's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) this Friday, which will broadly discuss the integrity of the justice system.

Bar Council chairperson Karen Cheah will propose the first motion which is on upholding and protecting the independence of the judiciary and the preservation of public confidence, according to a circular distributed to members of the Bar.

Several other motions have...