Malaysia legislation

Section 12d

of ADVOCATES ORDINANCE (SABAH) (AMENDMENT) ACT 2017

Section 12d

(a)

a copy of any written application or complaint and of any statutory declaration or affidavit that has been made in support of the written application or complaint; and

Advocates Ordinance (Sabah) (Amendment)

(b)

a notice to appear before, and be heard by, the Disciplinary Board and inviting the advocate concerned, within such period as may be specified in the notice but not being less than thirty days—

(i)

to give to the Disciplinary Board any written explanation he may wish to offer; and

(ii)

to advise the Disciplinary Board if he wishes to be heard by the

Disciplinary Board.

(2)

The Disciplinary Board shall give the advocate concerned a reasonable opportunity to be heard and shall give due consideration to any explanation he may make.

Power of

Disciplinary

Board to procure evidence, etc.