Malaysia legislation

Section 57

of ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND BENEFIT SHARING ACT 2017

Section 57

Protection against suit and legal proceedings

No action shall lie or prosecution shall be brought, instituted or maintained in any court against—

(a)

any member, officer or enforcement officer of the National

Competent Authority and Competent Authority; and

(b)

any other person for or on account of or in respect of any act done or purported to be done by him under the order, direction or instruction of the National Competent

Authority or Competent Authority, enforcement officer or any other officer duly appointed by the National

Competent Authority or Competent Authority,

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if the act was done in good faith and in a reasonable belief that it was necessary for the purpose intended to be served by it and for the carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

Protection of informers