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The Criminal Procedure Code: A Commentary

The Criminal Procedure Code: A Commentary

Author: Srimurugan Alagan
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Malaysia
ISBN: 9789670915661
Published In: June 2016
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Malaysia ? Disclaimer:
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This book makes available clear and detailed section-by-section commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code. The principles of law developed through cases over the years are carefully distilled and summarised for the easy guidance of users. The provisions of the Code are fully up-to-date and cross-references guide users through the intricacies of the working of the Code.

KEY FEATURES:

Clear and detailed section-by-section commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code
Important and applicable principles outlined, supported by relevant authorities
Comparison with Indian Code of Criminal Procedure and case law from India, Singapore and other Commonwealth jurisdictions where relevant
Includes historical background and cross references to other legislative provisions complementing the Criminal Procedure Code
Selected Practice Directions referred to in the commentary supplied for ease of reference
Appendix setting out provisions (as amended) affected by the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill 2015

CONTENTS OUTLINE:

Commentary to the Criminal Procedure Code
Appendix 1 – Practice Directions
Appendix 2 – Provisions Affected by the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill 2015

Srimurugan Alagan began legal practice at the Criminal Bar following his pupillage under the late Karpal Singh and continues to maintai an active criminal practice. He is an experienced practitioner familiar with a wide range of practice areas and has appeared in numerous cases in the subordinate and the superior courts. He has been a contributor to the Malaysian White Book since its inaugural edition and most recently contributed the annotations to the Rules of the Federal Court 1995 and Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994. He previously published Jurisdiction of Courts in Malaysia (2nd Edition, 2014) with Thomson Reuters. His articles have been regularly published in local law journals.