Former appellate court judge Datuk Hamid Sultan Abu Backer (pic) has said that it would be a ‘prudent measure’ for the AGC to press charges against the policeman involved in the the assault of a deaf e-hailing driver in late May. – Bernama pic, August 15, 2024
Pressing charges against VVIP police bodyguard would be a ‘prudent measure’: Hamid Sultan
Former appeals court judge says there is no time limit to dispense justice, referring to the case of deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong
Arjun Mohanakrishnan
Updated 43 mins ago
15 August, 2024
9:34 PM MYT
Pressing charges against VVIP police bodyguard would be a ‘prudent measure’: Hamid Sultan
Former appeals court judge says there is no time limit to dispense justice, referring to the case of deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong
Arjun Mohanakrishnan
Updated 43 mins ago
15 August, 2024
9:34 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR – A prominent former Court of Appeal judge said it would be a “prudent measure” for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to prosecute the policeman implicated in the assault of a deaf e-hailing driver in late May.
Speaking with Scoop, Datuk Hamid Sultan Abu Backer said while the individual involved in the incident at St Regis Hotel should face justice, the law stipulates that the decision to prosecute the person ultimately rests with the AGC.
Hamid also said that although a victim may not have the constitutional right to demand prosecution, relevant bodies tasked with upholding the law are entitled to raise the issue to ensure the alleged attacker faces justice.
While months have passed since the incident took place on May 28, and no legal action is in sight, Hamid indicated that there was no time limit for justice to be dispensed for the case as such cases were not subjected to a statute of limitations.
Speaking with Scoop, Datuk Hamid Sultan Abu Backer said while the individual involved in the incident at St Regis Hotel should face justice, the law stipulates that the decision to prosecute the person ultimately rests with the AGC.
Hamid also said that although a victim may not have the constitutional right to demand prosecution, relevant bodies tasked with upholding the law are entitled to raise the issue to ensure the alleged attacker faces justice.
While months have passed since the incident took place on May 28, and no legal action is in sight, Hamid indicated that there was no time limit for justice to be dispensed for the case as such cases were not subjected to a statute of limitations.
Yesterday, e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong (pic) made the footage detailing his assault public, which garnered criticisms and backlash from the people. – Muharram Kasim file pic, August 15, 2024
“However, the public and relevant bodies responsible for upholding the rule of law fairly and justly are entitled to raise the issue repeatedly so a person said to have committed a crime is eventually charged – even if it takes decades.
“There is no limitation period for crime, although some countries have them. The right to prosecute lies with the AGC,” Hamid said when contacted.
Hamid is believed to be referring to Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution, which grants the attorney-general the discretion to “institute, conduct, or discontinue any proceedings for an offence.”
Yesterday, e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong made public the dashcam footage detailing his assault, drawing widespread public ire.
In the footage, Ong was seen driving and stopping on the main driveway of the five-star hotel to pick up two passengers, who then entered his vehicle.
Within seconds, a security convoy is seen behind Ong’s vehicle, with some formally dressed and uniformed individuals instructing him to move his vehicle.
As Ong opened his driver’s window to signal his intention to move from the area, the policeman in question threw a punch which landed on Ong’s face, causing his lips to bleed.
Following the release of the dashcam footage yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that internal disciplinary action had been taken against the police officer responsible for the assault.
Despite assurances by Razarudin on June 5, that the police had concluded their investigation into the matter and forwarded the investigation papers to prosecutors, the attorney-general has yet to charge the individual responsible. – August 15, 2024
“However, the public and relevant bodies responsible for upholding the rule of law fairly and justly are entitled to raise the issue repeatedly so a person said to have committed a crime is eventually charged – even if it takes decades.
“There is no limitation period for crime, although some countries have them. The right to prosecute lies with the AGC,” Hamid said when contacted.
Hamid is believed to be referring to Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution, which grants the attorney-general the discretion to “institute, conduct, or discontinue any proceedings for an offence.”
Yesterday, e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keong made public the dashcam footage detailing his assault, drawing widespread public ire.
In the footage, Ong was seen driving and stopping on the main driveway of the five-star hotel to pick up two passengers, who then entered his vehicle.
Within seconds, a security convoy is seen behind Ong’s vehicle, with some formally dressed and uniformed individuals instructing him to move his vehicle.
As Ong opened his driver’s window to signal his intention to move from the area, the policeman in question threw a punch which landed on Ong’s face, causing his lips to bleed.
Following the release of the dashcam footage yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that internal disciplinary action had been taken against the police officer responsible for the assault.
Despite assurances by Razarudin on June 5, that the police had concluded their investigation into the matter and forwarded the investigation papers to prosecutors, the attorney-general has yet to charge the individual responsible. – August 15, 2024
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