Some lawyers hold the view the Attorney-General's Chambers' reputation had been badly tarnished by the allegation that one of its prosecutors had been involved in a romantic affair with star witness Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan while others feel that the damage is minor as the DPP's role in the case was limited to just taking down notes during the trial.
Lawyer Baljit Singh Sidhu, who is also a lecturer, said the alleged affair would certainly have serious repercussion for the AG's Chambers. Baljit said DPP Farah Azlina Latif's role being minor was not the issue as the fact remained that she was part of the prosecution's team and this should not have happened.
Baljit, (right) however, commended the swift action taken by attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail to remove her from Anwar's prosecution team in order to dispel negative perceptions. Another senior lawyer who wished to remain anonymous when asked laughed, saying this can only happen in Malaysia.
Lawyer Baljit Singh Sidhu, who is also a lecturer, said the alleged affair would certainly have serious repercussion for the AG's Chambers. Baljit said DPP Farah Azlina Latif's role being minor was not the issue as the fact remained that she was part of the prosecution's team and this should not have happened.
Baljit, (right) however, commended the swift action taken by attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail to remove her from Anwar's prosecution team in order to dispel negative perceptions. Another senior lawyer who wished to remain anonymous when asked laughed, saying this can only happen in Malaysia.
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