CALLING FOR PUBLIC SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION ON ALLEGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS PRIOR TO AND DURING BERSIH RALLY

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) has decided to conduct a Public Inquiry into allegations of violations of human rights, including, the use of excessive force by the authorities prior to and during the public assembly on 9 July 2011. The Panel of Inquiry will be chaired by the Commission’s Vice-Chairman Professor Datuk Dr Khaw Lake Tee and assisted by Commissioners Professor Datuk Dr Mahmood Zuhdi b. Abdul Majid and Mr Detta Samen.

The Commission calls for public submissions of evidence and information following the allegations of amongst others, use of excessive force by the authorities prior to and during the public assembly on 9 July 2011. Members of the public who had witnessed any acts or incidents relating to such allegations, or who believe that they may be able to give relevant information and/or documents and other evidence including video/photo recordings pertaining to these or other such allegations are invited to contact the Commission as soon as possible.

More info may be found here:

http://www.suhakam.org.my/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=35723&folderId=441003&name=DLFE-12503.pdf