[Prohibited Masked Law] The Appeals Division refuses to suspend the High Court's ruling, the new law will not be used for law enforcement

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Written by: Li Huina

2019-12-10 16:21

The High Court ruled last month that the Chief Executive ’s use of the “Emergency Law” was “unconstitutional” in the case of “endangering public security”, and the “Malaysian Mask Law” established by her “Emergency Law” was also unconstitutional. After the government formally appealed earlier, it requested the Appellate Division to apply for the law to remain in force or to suspend the decision of the High Court. The appeals court issued a judgment today (10th) and rejected the application of the Department of Justice, which means that the "Malaysian Mask Law" is now invalid and cannot be used for law enforcement.

Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e, in response to the riots in Hong Kong, continued on October 4 this year, suddenly citing the "Emergency Police" as an excuse, making reference to the "Emergency Law" (Prohibition of Masking Law), which took effect at 0AM the next day This action has drawn opposition from many parties, arguing that its approach is in violation of the Basic Law and has triggered multiple applications for judicial review. The High Court ruled on November 18 that the government had adopted the Emergency Law to enter into the law (Prohibition of Masking Law). It violates the Basic Law, and the Masking Act itself has more restrictions than necessary, and its text is also unconstitutional.

After the High Court ruling was issued, the Department of Justice asked the court to suspend the ruling, but the High Court judge rejected it. The Attorney General formally appealed, and then requested that the execution of the judgment be suspended or that the law still be valid, which has been rejected by the Appellate Division.

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