Malaysia legislation

Section 203

of Syariah Criminal Procedure Enactment 2004

Section 203

Whenever it is made to appear to the Judge of the Syariah High Court –

(a)

that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in any Syariah Subordinate Court;

(b)

that some question of law of unusual difficulty is likely to arise;

(c)

that a view of the place in or near which any offence has been committed may be required for the satisfactory trial of the offence;

(d)

that an order under this section will tend to the general convenience of the parties or witnesses; or

(e)

that such an order is expedient for the ends of justice, or is required by any provision of this Enactment, the Judge may order –

(aa) that any particular criminal case be transferred to and tried before the

Syariah High Court; or

(bb) that an accused person be tried in another Syariah Subordinate Court.

Application for transfer to be supported by affidavit