Nazri’s remarks over Lingam case “irresponsible”

PETALING JAYA, 18 Nov 2009: Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz's challenge to Karpal Singh to prosecute VK Lingam himself has come under fire by senior lawyers who have described his remarks as irresponsible.

Former Bar Council president Yeo Yang Poh said the remark by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department was "not responsible" because it showed a lack of will to get to the bottom of things.

"It's like saying, 'There are 600 unsolved murder cases. If anyone can solve it, I welcome you.' How can ordinary citizens solve crimes? They would need powers which would allow them to investigate, question people and compel witnesses to come forward," Yeo said today in a phone interview.

Yeo stressed that a thorough and independent investigation needed to be done before any prosecution could be initiated.

"It's not enough to just say, 'Go and prosecute'; this must be based on the results of a thorough investigation. If the investigation is not done properly, of course there can be no prosecution." - + selanjutnya

Nazri’s remarks over Lingam case “irresponsible”