21. Bar EGM

Motion proposed by Malik Imtiaz Sarwar and seconded by Haris Bin Mohamed Ibrahim for debate at the November 22 EGM.

A. The Royal Commission Of Enquiry

1. The Malaysian Bar calls upon the Judiciary to:

1.1 formally request, through the Acting Chief Justice, the establishment of a Royal Commission of Enquiry comprehensively mandated to enquire not only into the authenticity of the Video but also into its implications and ramifications;

1.2 take measures in the event that the Government fails to take any action on the said request within 30 days of the submission of the said request including the suspension of the judicial system, for an appropriate period or until determination of the issues at hand;

2. In the event the Judiciary suspends the judicial system, the Bar will endorse such action on the part of the Judiciary; and

3. In the event the Judiciary fails to make such a request within fourteen (14) days of this resolution, the Malaysian Bar will initiate processes in aid of a declining by the Malaysian Bar of appearances before the Superior and Subordinate Courts.

B. Independent Judicial Appointments and Promotions Commission

4. The Malaysian Bar further calls upon the Judiciary to, through the Acting Chief Justice, formally recommend the establishment of an independent judicial appointments and promotions commission to the Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang Dipertuan Agong and the Government of Malaysia;

C. Institutional Reforms

5. The Malaysian Bar further calls upon the Judiciary to establish a joint committee with the Malaysian Bar to urgently consider the need for institutional reforms, if any, and the manner in which such reforms can be effected.

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