0 [589.20] Be balanced in deciding bail for MCO cases, Bar tells courts

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Bar today urged the courts to exercise their discretion judiciously in imposing bail and other conditions against those charged with violating the movement control order (MCO).

Its president Salim Bashir said the courts should take into account the type and gravity of the offences when considering such issues.

“The courts should also take judicial notice of the rare fact that the people are now living with the MCO as well as grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic,” he told FMT.

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