Malaysia legislation

Section 20

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 20

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1) and sections 25 and 26, where the Minister is satisfied that in any particular case of hardship it is in the interests of justice to do so, the Minister may authorize the Director General to provide legal aid in any civil and syariah proceedings other than the proceedings specified in the Second Schedule.

Application for legal aid in civil and syariah proceedings

Section 20 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026