The ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue: Three things to watch out for
The ASEAN Human Rights Dialogue offers opportunities for Member States to be more transparent and frank in their discussions of human rights – as the key avenue for making stronger progress through normalizing talk of human rights and addressing issues.
Media statement on M. A. Quayum’s case
A media statement on behalf of our client.
A decade of the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
While the AHRD has provided a platform for dialogue on human rights and has facilitated certain engagement initiatives, its limitations underscore ASEAN’s ongoing challenges in prioritising human rights. These shortcomings raise significant questions about the AHRD’s relevance and its overall impact within the ASEAN region.
Proposal for Malaysian lawyers to adopt and implement business and human rights principles
We hope all lawyers will support the motion on business and human rights.
Addressing the WHY: One story of LoyarBurok and MCCHR in domesticating human rights
“We wanted everyone to write, and we would encourage them to write for us. LoyarBurok was the legal platform to write for at that time. It steadily gained popularity, and young people thought it was hip, especially as the name was anti-establishment and tongue-in-cheek,” Edmund writes.
Making corporate respect for human rights a reality: GuideKit on BHR compliance regarding the environment and labour
Addressing the “How?” of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights has been challenging for most businesses. The GuideKit provides SMEs with a ready-to-use reference guide that takes a practical approach to human rights compliance, with the ultimate goal of improving lives through respect for human rights.
The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief
The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is often referred to as “religious freedom” or “freedom of religion or belief” (FoRB). FoRB is a fundamental and universal human right.
Nine ATIPSOM amendments: Protecting victims of human trafficking and forced labour better
These proposed amendments to the ATIPSOM should be seriously considered if the government is committed to transforming the human rights protection landscape for victims and survivors of trafficking, smuggling, and forced labour in our country.
How do free trade agreements impact businesses? Aligning priorities and approaches of Malaysian companies with the human right to a clean and healthy environment
Action to prevent or avert serious harm to the environment should be taken now and immediately.
Ensure that the NAPBHR process is transparent and inclusive
The Malaysian National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights cannot fall below what we already have, but must aspire to fulfil what we ought to have.
NOTES FROM HOME: Re-imagining Southeast Asia post-COVID
Conversations with Apichai Sunchindah about people, planet, and profits.
Why Guan Eng shouldn’t have been allowed to sue Perkasa
While a person’s good name is of great value, so is the people’s freedom to challenge their government’s actions.
General guidance on Malaysia’s civil litigation process and anti-corruption laws
Our earlier research work.
Commentary on Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj v. Peguam Negara Malaysia
Missed opportunity to apply and expand Article 8(1) in the allocation of resources in parliamentary constituencies.
Oppose all detention without trial
Objections should be premised upon human rights principles.
Commentary on Public Prosecutor v. Azmi bin Sharom
The conduct of our Executive and Legislative arms of government cannot escape the scrutiny of the Judiciary.
The God–provision
In January 2004, a 5–member panel of the Federal Court struck down a revolutionary COA decision. By affirming the constitutionality of section 72 of the Danaharta act, which provides that the courts cannot give an order to restrain the powers or actions of Danaharta Urus Sdn Bhd, the Judiciary also affirmed its impotence. If the Judiciary is not willing to protect the people, who is left to save us?
Lawyers a close second to prostitutes?
A no-holds-barred critique of the judiciary and the Bar Council.