Reporting from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon explores clinical legal education as a practical, experiential approach to training law students through client work, case files, and legal advocacy. He considers how this approach could better equip graduates with the skills required for legal practice.
In his fourth report from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon reflects on the role of historical truth, dialogue, and fair trials in building lasting national reconciliation, drawing on discussions led by Justice Richard Goldstone. He also compares the management and functions of four Bar associations, considering lessons for improving the Malaysian Bar’s operations.
Reporting from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon examines discussions on access to justice, legal aid and pro bono work, highlighting the need for sustainable funding and greater government support. He also considers the IBA’s work in promoting human rights and the rule of law, and proposes ways to strengthen Malaysia’s legal aid system.
Edmund Bon recounts his first impressions, including the grand welcoming reception attended by delegates from around the world. He reconnects with Malaysian and Singaporean lawyers and looks ahead to the Conference’s extensive programme, expressing hope that Malaysian delegates will contribute to the IBA’s work and bring back valuable ideas and practices for the Malaysian Bar.
Edmund Bon files the first of seven reports on his participation in the IBA Conference in Prague, sponsored by the KL Bar Committee, and outlines his intention to bring back practical knowledge and insights to benefit the Malaysian Bar. Given the breadth of the Conference programme, he identifies selected areas of interest and relevance to members of the Bar as his focus.
Edmund Bon observes that lawyers are essential agents of the administration and machinery of justice, and lawyers influence change. Once we as lawyers realise that change is within us, the power to change is within reach and we can take action to change things; only then will we start living our lives a little bit more, and hopefully, with less fear.
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?
A no-holds-barred critique of the judiciary and the Bar Council.
Edmund Bon calls for the repeal of section 46A(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act 1976, stating that young lawyers are the way forward — they represent 75% of the Bar and have the energy, idealism, and time to further the causes of the Malaysian Bar and the public good.
Reporting from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon explores clinical legal education as a practical, experiential approach to training law students through client work, case files, and legal advocacy. He considers how this approach could better equip graduates with the skills required for legal practice.
In his fourth report from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon reflects on the role of historical truth, dialogue, and fair trials in building lasting national reconciliation, drawing on discussions led by Justice Richard Goldstone. He also compares the management and functions of four Bar associations, considering lessons for improving the Malaysian Bar’s operations.
Reporting from the IBA Conference in Prague, Edmund Bon examines discussions on access to justice, legal aid and pro bono work, highlighting the need for sustainable funding and greater government support. He also considers the IBA’s work in promoting human rights and the rule of law, and proposes ways to strengthen Malaysia’s legal aid system.
Edmund Bon recounts his first impressions, including the grand welcoming reception attended by delegates from around the world. He reconnects with Malaysian and Singaporean lawyers and looks ahead to the Conference’s extensive programme, expressing hope that Malaysian delegates will contribute to the IBA’s work and bring back valuable ideas and practices for the Malaysian Bar.
Edmund Bon files the first of seven reports on his participation in the IBA Conference in Prague, sponsored by the KL Bar Committee, and outlines his intention to bring back practical knowledge and insights to benefit the Malaysian Bar. Given the breadth of the Conference programme, he identifies selected areas of interest and relevance to members of the Bar as his focus.
Edmund Bon observes that lawyers are essential agents of the administration and machinery of justice, and lawyers influence change. Once we as lawyers realise that change is within us, the power to change is within reach and we can take action to change things; only then will we start living our lives a little bit more, and hopefully, with less fear.
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?
A no-holds-barred critique of the judiciary and the Bar Council.
Edmund Bon calls for the repeal of section 46A(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Act 1976, stating that young lawyers are the way forward — they represent 75% of the Bar and have the energy, idealism, and time to further the causes of the Malaysian Bar and the public good.
