Public prosecutor need not give reason to seek charge withdrawal - AG

The public prosecutor does not need to give reasons for seeking the withdrawal of criminal charges, said Attorney-General Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh.

The roles of attorney-general and public prosecutor are held by the same individual. This dual constitutional power is currently held by Terrirudin.

In a speech at the opening of Legal Year 2024 in Putrajaya this morning, Terrirudin noted he is empowered to...