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The government is considering the formation of a sentencing council to “standardise” the sentences meted out by the courts.
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“At the preliminary level, the Chief Justice is of the view that a sentencing council as proposed by Lembah Pantai is possible, if the executive agrees. But the council can only standardise sentencing.
“However, in the case of (the national bowler convicted of statutory rape), we cannot revisit the sentence. It cannot be corrected. It is beyond us,” he said.
Nazri, who is de facto law minister, added that the council also cannot review past sentences, as this will add another tier to the appeal system.
“So a council to review court decisions cannot be formed, but a council to standardise (sentences), as mentioned by Lembah Pantai, could be implemented.”
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