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Striking Down Section 9(5): A Constitutional Win for Peaceful Assembly
The days where peaceful assembly organisers being punished criminally for not giving notice are over. Let's talk about the significance of this resounding decision, and what can still be done to strengthen the freedom of assembly.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Jul 10, 20256 min read


A Vacant Seat: Rethinking the Appointment Process After CJ’s Farewell
The deafening silence from the executive with regard to its decision on whether to extend the CJ's tenure and to appoint a new Chief Justice, is unsettling.
This article propose four reforms to strengthen our judicial appointment process.

Nevyn Vinosh
Jul 3, 20258 min read


Challenging the JAC: Fixing What's Not Broken?
The JAC Act is viewed as a step in the right direction of strengthening our Judiciary, but a senior lawyer is mounting a constitutional attack against it. Sounds like it's just turning the clock back on hard-fought reforms.

Edward Lee
Apr 28, 20256 min read


Rule of Law in Review: What Shaped 2024, What’s Next for 2025
2024 has truly tested our nation's commitment to the Rule of Law, exposing cracks in our institutions.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Jan 16, 20257 min read


What Can be Done about Alice Chang?
Her antics have made her a polarising online figure, but do they carry any real legal consequences? And what can we learn from them?

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Terengganu's Ban on Female Athletes: What Can Be Done?
Terengganu's ban on female athletes isn’t just a matter of sports regulation—it's a bigger issue of equality and women's rights in Malaysia.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Sep 12, 20248 min read


Unlawful Spotlight: Media's Neglect of Child Rights
Child offenders are still children. Our legal system allows them second chances. No one should undo this, least of all the media.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Jul 4, 20243 min read


DAP: DragonBall (Copyright) Action Pending?
Uncover the copyright controversy surrounding the DAP Dragonball mural in Kampar. Is it fair use or infringement?

Edward Lee
Jun 19, 20246 min read


Free* Speech in Malaysia
*Terms and conditions apply.
What's up with the freedom of speech in Malaysia? What limits exist, are they applied fairly?

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
May 14, 20247 min read


Confessions of a Pupil: Work-Life Balance
Are pupils underpaid and overworked? Maybe we've been looking at it wrongly? The answer to this simple question is much more complex.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Apr 19, 20245 min read


Confessions of a Pupil: Tenaganita Legal Aid
What is it like to do legal aid in Tenaganita? We chose Tenaganita because we believe in the protection of refugees and migrants.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Apr 2, 20245 min read


Gender Inequality in the Constitution
Happy International Women's Day! Society has come a long way in how we treat women, but more work has to be done to ensure gender equality.

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Mar 8, 20244 min read


Najib's Pardon: Can It Be Challenged?
Prof Shad and Tan Sri Shafee go head-to-head on the justiciability of royal pardons. Who's right?

Edward Lee
Feb 26, 20246 min read


Najib's Pardon: Is It in Line with the Rule of Law?
Should Najib get special treatment? Why should the Pardons Board give their reasons? What precedent does this set?

Nevyn Vinosh
Feb 15, 20247 min read


8 Laws You Shouldn't Break This Chinese New Year
The Year of the Dragon is just around the corner, which means it's time for reunion, celebration, and... vice?

Edward Lee
Feb 8, 20247 min read


Dropping Charges: Court vs Public Prosecutor
Do judges actually have the authority to intervene and halt the dropping of charges?

Edward Lee & Nevyn Vinosh
Jan 9, 20246 min read
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