Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 12

(2)

An assigned solicitor shall not, without permission of the

Director General or the Chief Public Defender, terminate his legal aid or public defence services unless—

(a)

the solicitor nominates another solicitor from the panel of solicitors to replace him; or

(b)

the proceedings may be handled by any appointed officer or public defender officer.

Section 12 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026