Malaysia legislation
Section 66
Section 66
(2)
In the event that different aided persons are involved in the same civil or syariah proceedings, the Director General shall assign a different solicitor from the panel of solicitors to conduct the civil or syariah proceedings independently and impartially in the interests of justice for both parties.
(3)
An assigned solicitor and his legal firm shall not represent—
(a)
both the aided accused and the victim of a crime allegedly committed by the aided accused in the same criminal proceedings; or
(b)
both the aided accused and the victim of a crime allegedly committed by the aided accused, if the aided accused is subject to any civil proceedings brought by the victim against him.
(4)
Where a situation referred to in subsection (3) arises, an assigned solicitor shall, as soon as practicable, inform the Director
General or the Chief Public Defender of such facts.
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