The Attorney-General’s Chambers is ready to present to Parliament the draft bill to amend the Dangerous Drug (Bill) 2017 prescribing mandatory capital punishment for drug traffickers.
Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi Ali said the amendment would allow the judges to exercise discretion in meting out the mandatory death sentence.
He said the proposed amendments were drafted based on his experience as a judge.
“The amendments are from me and are based on my experience as a High Court and Appeals Court judge.
“Many judges find it difficult to pass the death sentence on offenders whom they feel do not deserve the punishment.
“But they have no choice because it is mandatory. Therefore, I propose that the government be more flexible and do not discriminate against the offenders, “he told a press conference in Putrajaya today. Read more