BUILD UP TO BERSIH 5: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
OR
DISEMPOWERING FOR CITIZENS ACTION
Date: Nov
17, 2016 (Thursday)
Time: 5.30
pm to 7pm
Venue
Conference Room at
NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE, A-2-7 Pusat Perdagangan Seksyen 8, Jalan Sg Jernih 8/1,
46050 Petaling Jaya,
Tel/Fax :03 7931 0741
In democratic societies,
all groups are free to express in peaceful ways their views and convictions. This
is a fundamental right. However this rights does not give individuals and
groups the license to carry out violent threats, obstructions and intimidating
behaviour.
In Malaysian society, we
are increasing witnessing intolerance towards the expression of alternative
political views and aspirations. Two matters of contestation are those
pertaining to the electoral system and corrupt practices. Action or inaction by those holding public
office to protect the democratic space is a major area of concern.
In the context of violent
threats, obstructive actions and intimations by certain individuals and
organised groups, PROHAM is hosting this discussion to provide the space to
review and discuss the need for safe democratic spaces for citizen’s peaceful
action. The objective is to affirm a stronger Malaysian commitment to universal
human rights standards based on UDHR and the Federal Constitution.
Panel
(Invited subject to confirmation)
·
Dr Khoo Ying Hooi (PROHAM Volunteer) – A review
of the events & contemporary environment for action’s peaceful action
through peaceful assembly.
·
Mr Jerald Joseph (SUHAKAM) – A review of
previous inquiries and recommendations on peaceful assemblies.
·
Bar Council Spokesperson – A review of the
current laws pertaining to peaceful assembly and the application of it in
Malaysian society.
·
KDN or Police Spokesperson – The position
taken by KDN & enforcement and their views pertaining to this action.
·
BERSIH Spokesperson – A review of emerging
issues in exercising the right to peaceful assembly & the way forward
Panel Moderated by Datuk
Dr Denison Jayasooria (PROHAM Secretary General)
Participation
is by email confirmation to prohamsecretariat@gmail.com
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