Human rights legislation must be in line with nation's Constitution and composition, says Wan Junaidi

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PETALING JAYA: Amendments to legislation concerning human rights are needed to keep up with society's current needs, says de facto law minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department said, however, that any such amendments must be made in the best interests of the nation's multicultural composition."At times, they touch on sensitive matters and need to be studied in-depth," he said in a statement on Tuesday .Wan Junaidi said Suhakam presented its annual report at the meeting, including a proposal to amend the Suhakam Act 1999.

It also discussed the latest developments on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, and the National Human Rights Action Plan.Among them are laws related to stateless children, custodial deaths and child marriage.He assured the Suhakam that the government would continue to help it promote human rights in line with the Federal Constitution and the nation's makeup.

 

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