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Resolution on Human Rights in Malaysia

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Malaysia, specifically regarding freedom of speech and political repression. It calls for the repeal of repressive laws and the release of political prisoners.
10 17.12.2015
Other
government
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The deteriorating human rights situation and the crackdown on civil society activists, academics, and media.
  • The misuse of repressive laws, such as the Sedition Act, to silence political and religious dissent.
  • Concerns regarding the National Security Council Bill, which grants broad powers of arrest and seizure to the Prime Minister.
  • The abuse of constitutional rights regarding freedom of expression and religion.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Malaysia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Malaysia JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia Malaysia
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