Maszlee: Thomas should prioritise national security or quit post

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His statement follows the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) decision yesterday to drop all charges against 12 people who were accused of supporting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

When elaborating, Maszlee said Thomas’ decision to drop charges on the 12 men, who were previously charged in court, was based on decisions made by the Australian and Sri Lankan governments.“The failure of the Attorney-General to consider a previous government policy prior to reaching his decision is not only wrong, but against the role of the Attorney-General who acts as the main legal advisor of the federal government.

However, he said that even if Thomas was acting in his capacity as a public prosecutor, he should not turn his back against government policy.

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