Malaysia legislation

Section 52

of LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026

Section 52

(2)

Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the Minister is satisfied that in any particular case of hardship it is in the interest of justice to do so, the Minister may authorize the

Director General or the Chief Public Defender to provide public defence services other than the proceedings specified in the

Fourth Schedule.

Application for public defence services

Section 52 — LEGAL AID AND PUBLIC DEFENCE ACT 2026