Najib’s lawyer again questions ex-judge’s appointment as 1MDB prosecutor on first day of trial

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Both Najib and his lawyer had filed separate applications to disqualify retired judge-turned-practising-lawyer Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram from acting as prosecutor, claiming it violated the Criminal Procedure Code.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Despite a pending appeal in court, Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s defence team once again cast a spotlight on the prosecution’s appointment of retired judge-turned-practising-lawyer Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram to lead the charge against the former prime minister accused of stealing RM2.3 billion from 1Malaysia Development Berhad .

“I'm not asking for an adjournment, I'm not asking for a stay, but I want to make that statement,” Shafee said in his preamble in the courtroom of judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah. The Court of Appeal had earlier this week granted permission for a judicial review challenging the legality of Gopal to prosecute Najib in 1MDB and related cases.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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