The government is abolishing the mandatory death penalty for 11 offences and will put a cap on prison sentences at between 30 to 40 years.
What are the implications of this on the overall prison system, and what other reforms need to be implemented in tandem to improve the rehabilitation chances and welfare of inmates?
BFM discusses this with former Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto and Suhakam commissioner Ragunath Kesavan.
Produced by: Sim Wie Boon Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar
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Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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