Malaysia legislation

Section 43

of SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 43

The object of Badan Peguam Syarie shall be—

(a)

to promote and maintain the interest of the syarie legal profession in relation to the practice of syariah law in the Federal Territories;

(b)

to uphold the cause of justice without regard to its own interests or of its members, uninfluenced by fear or favour;

(c)

to maintain and improve the standards of conduct and learning of the syarie legal profession in the Federal

Territories;

(d)

to maintain the integrity and status of the Peguam Syarie as well as to avoid unlawful, dishonest and unethical practices among syariah law practitioners;

(e)

to promote opportunities for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and skills in the practice and application of syariah law;

(f)

where requested to do so, to express its view on matters affecting practices and syariah law reform in the Federal

Territories;

(g)

to protect and assist the public in all matters incidental to the syariah law;

(h)

to promote good relations and social relations amongst members and between members and other persons concerned in the administration of law, civil or syariah, in the Federal Territories or in other States; and

(i)

to promote, establish and maintain good relations with professional bodies of the legal profession in other countries and to participate in the activities of any local or international association and become a member of the association.

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Act 814

Power to makes rules in relation to procedure of meeting, etc.

Section 43 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019