Federal Court allows challenge to Selangor’s law on ‘unnatural sex’ | The Malaysian Insight

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Federal Court allows challenge to Selangor’s law on ‘unnatural sex’

A MAN who is facing a charge in the Selangor shariah high court for allegedly attempting to commit unnatural sexual intercourse has been granted leave by the Federal Court to commence a constitutional challenge on a provision in the Selangor Shariah law which he was charged under.

Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim granted the leave application to the man, whose name is being withheld, to commence proceedings by way of a petition against the Selangor government for declaration that Section 28 of the Shariah Criminal offences Enactment is invalid. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

 

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