The rights of victims of crime under Malaysian law:
legal framework and prospect for reforms

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The rights of victims of crime under Malaysian law: legal framework and prospect for reforms

The rights of victims of crime should be protected. In conventional punitive justice as exercised in Malaysia, the law only focuses on punishment that is to be inflicted on the offender. Nevertheless, it ignores the needs of victims of crime. Even though the victim has certain rights, it does not me...

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Main Author:	Hussin, Nasimah
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English
Published:	2010
Subjects:	K Law (General) KPG Malaysia
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/4299/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/4299/1/2010_Socialscience_Conference_paper_-_The_rights_of_victims.pdf

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