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The administration of justice

Visu Sinnadurai

The judiciary has responsibility for deciding cases brought before the courts on matters including those of constitutional, civil and criminal law. Procedures have been laid down for the fair process of all legal cases. In particular, criminal procedure from arrest to sentencing and beyond is subject to strict regulation.

  • Information in the full article includes
  • The role of the courts
  • Sources of law
  • Criminal law
High Court

The High Court (Criminal Division) building in Kuala Lumpur.