Malaysia legislation

Section 63

of *SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 63

(2)

Except in so far as may be necessary for the purpose of publishing a report or giving effect to any resolution passed or decision taken, confidentiality of deliberations at all meetings, proceedings or inquiries of the

Board, Majlis Peguam Syarie and Disciplinary Board and in respect of all documents in relation to the deliberative process shall be kept and maintained by the members of the Board, Majlis Peguam Syarie, Disciplinary Board and by their staff.

(3)

Any member of the Board, Majlis Peguam Syarie, Disciplinary Board, and their staff who are involved in any deliberations referred to in subsection (2) shall not be compelled to disclose to any court any information

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relating to such deliberations unless the court considers such disclosure essential in the interest of justice.

Section 63 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019