The Malaysian Internal Security Act provides for arbitrary arrest and detention without trial for an indefinite period based on suspicion that one may commit an act dangerous to national security. A detainee is presumed guilty, and held without trial. It also allows a detainee to be held in solitary confinement for 60 days no access to legal counsel.
When the Act was first adopted, it allowed for judicial review. However, the ISA has been amended, and this provision has been removed. Absolute power is given to the Minister of Home Affairs to arbitrarily detain anyone.
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Outlines the ISA in the aftermath of September 11.
New Patriotic Alliance in the Philippines joins the outraged groups protesting the ISA.
Essay by Ronald McCoy about the political and human rights reasons to repeal the law.
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says courts will no longer be able to challenge arrests made under a controversial security law.
(November 12, 2002)
Fourteen members of an Islamic extremist group arrested in Johor.
(April 19, 2002)
Basic overview of the ISA which allows detainees to be held for 60 days in solitary confinement and two years without charge.
(July 04, 2001)
Outlines the ISA in the aftermath of September 11.
Essay by Ronald McCoy about the political and human rights reasons to repeal the law.
New Patriotic Alliance in the Philippines joins the outraged groups protesting the ISA.
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says courts will no longer be able to challenge arrests made under a controversial security law.
(November 12, 2002)
Fourteen members of an Islamic extremist group arrested in Johor.
(April 19, 2002)
Basic overview of the ISA which allows detainees to be held for 60 days in solitary confinement and two years without charge.
(July 04, 2001)
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