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The Criminal Procedure reform is a balancing act between public safety and individual liberties
Proposed amendments have raised important questions but must also be understood through the lens of public safety, which is paramount.
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The Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill has raised some concerns, especially regarding privacy and due process.
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Ben Chester Cheong
It is often a difficult choice between strengthening the justice system and preserving individual rights.
So it is understandable that The Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which was introduced in Parliament for first reading on Jan 10, has raised some concerns, especially regarding privacy and due process.
