SOURCES OF LAW INTRODUCTION TO THE MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM SOURCES OF LAW The sources of Malaysian law refer to the legal sources i.e. the legal rules that make up the law in Malaysia. The sources of Malaysian law comprise: 1)Written law; and 2)Unwritten law Federal and State Constitutions Written Legislations & Delegated Legislations SOURCES OF MALAYSIAN LAW Judicial Decision English law Unwritten Islamic law Customary Law SOURCES OF LAW: UNWRITTEN LAW Unwritten law
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wherever such a system exists‚ should be based on objective factors‚ in particular ability‚ integrity and experience.” — Clause 13 of the United Nations Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary — 3.0 THE SUPERIOR COURTS 3.1 THE FEDERAL COURT The Federal Court is the highest judicial authority in the country. It was established pursuant to Article 121(2) of the Federal Constitution. Its decision binds all the courts below. Prior to 1st January 1985‚ the superior courts system in Malaysia
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Model Answer 1 Every citizen is protected under the Federal Constitution which entrenches certain ‘fundamental liberties’. In this context‚ explain what is meant by ‘fundamental liberties’ and state the main liberties so entrenched in the Federal Constitution. (10 marks) (This question tests the candidates’ knowledge on ‘fundamental liberties’ as provided for in the Federal Constitution.) The phrase‚ ‘Fundamental Liberties’‚ refers to certain rights‚ which may be considered as basic and essential
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Litigation VS ADR Law/531 November 12‚ 2012 Litigation VS ADR The desired end result of both traditional litigation and nontraditional forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a resolution to an existing issue or problem. These two methods‚ however‚ are used in different ways. Traditional litigation usually involves a judge and or jury that come to a conclusion and offer a decision. The alternative attempts to reach a decision without involving a judge and or jury. Traditional litigation
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KIRAT DYNASTY Ø Kirat’s ave mentioned in Ramayan and Mahabharat. Ø Himayat Khand mentions about Kirat. Ø Hilly area s East to trisuli is mentioned as Kirat area. Ø It is move relevant that areas from sunkoshi East is Kirat.Any how Kirat were living in North East of Himalaya and according to Sopal Vansavali they were inhabitant area between sunkosi to Tawalcosiie they came to valley from East. Ø Certain histories are of the obevious that the NEWARS were Kirats living between Gandaki to
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MALAYSIAN LEGAL SYSTEM TOPICS CLASSIFICATION OF LAW 1. Public law (Between the Individuals and the State) 2. Private Law (Between the Law and Individuals) 3. International Law (Law between States) SOURCES OF LAW 1. Historical Sources 2. Place 3. Legal Sources: a) Written Law b) Unwritten Law Written Law Unwritten Law Syariah Law - Federal Constitution - Principles of English
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University Number Word Count : 1496 There are three main alternative courses to deal with the issue. Hereby‚ I shall evaluate the feasibility of them in light of their implication on (i) Hong Kong’s constitutional framework and; (ii) the survival of rule of law and separation of powers in Hong Kong. The three different courses are namely‚ 1. Judicial review and thus reconsideration of the Court of Final Appeal’s (CFA) ruling in Director of Immigration v. Chong
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Overview of the U.S Legal System • Constitution o Statutory law- written law • You want to know the law‚ you look it up !! • Written law deciphered by just looking it up !! o Common Law • Legislators make the law‚ judges enforce it. • Case law or precedent o Administrative Law (Agency regulations) • Body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government • Note the interaction between law and facts o Law=judge ; Facts=jury (most of the time) o Civil
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the recent times has been American Depository Receipts (ADR) and Global Depository Receipts (GDR). The Finance Ministry has projected inflows of $4.5 billion through the ADR/GDR/FCCB (Foreign Currency Convertible Bond) route during the current fiscal year. This chapter deals with the concept of ADR/GDR‚ the process involved in such issues and the recent changes made by the government in the regulations for ADR/GDR. ADR/GDR – The concept ADR/GDR are negotiable certificates that enable domestic investors
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Comparison between English legal system and Romanian legal system In Europe developed‚ for centuries‚ two systems of law which did not influenced each other: continental law and british island law‚ two legal conceited and strong personalized worlds. In nowadays in Great Britain do not exist a Constitution as an unique fundamental act‚ to regulate its political organization. The Constitution is made of lots of categories of legal rules which we found them in common law‚ statuary law and equity:
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