2B-3 Enact an Anti-Torture Act

By: Ng Yap Hwa

Organisation/ Individual: Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy

Policy Code: 2b Human Rights

Problem Statement and Current Policy:

The endless death in custody incidences violated the human rights of detainees, be it Malaysians or foreigners. A new act is required to tackle the culture of impunity among all enforcement officers who involved in torturing detainees under their custodies.

Value(s) and Belief:

No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Article 5 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948)

Proposal of Solution and Call for Action:

Enact an Anti-Torture Act to penalize enforcement agency officers who physically or mentally tortured detainees under their custodies, for example MACC, Police, immigration and prison officers.

Additional information:

Envision a Torture-Free Society – Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy’s GE14 Election Demands