He was mistaken for an interpreter, a hotel manager, an ugly judge, and a corpse. Then the scoreboard got it wrong too.
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Can a Pupil in Chambers Argue a Case Before a Magistrate, Before Call?
During pupillage, she may rise and argue before a magistrate. The moment pupillage ends, her voice falls silent — until Call. This is where the two lines fall, and why.
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When politicians mark their own exam papers and control entry standards into the Bar. Why the LPQB amendments should terrify ordinary Malaysians. And why you should say “No!” to this amendment.
The Anwar government is changing who controls the gate into the legal profession. A Minister will choose - and can remove - most of the people who decide who becomes a lawyer. When politicians control that gate, future lawyers may think twice before taking cases against the government. And when that happens, ordinary Malaysians may struggle to find truly independent help in court.
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How should Professional Bodies punish multiple disciplinary offences? The principle of ‘Totality’
When a professional is found guilty of multiple misconducts, should a disciplinary body impose separate punishments for each offence, and then add them up, or just impose a single punishment for all? What if the offences occurred during the same incident, or at different times? How should the appropriate punishment be decided?
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Are disciplinary proceedings against doctors far too complex? Are complainants at a disadvantage? Can these proceedings be simplified?
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