Give Datuk T witness protection, says lawyer.
IPOH: The three “sex video” datuks are whistleblowers and should be protected, said criminal lawyer Dr Naran Singh.
Naran, who is Perak People's Progressive Party deputy chairman, said the authorities should not take action against the three as they were only the “messenger”.
“I am of the opinion that action should not be taken against Datuk T' for disclosing a sex video implicating Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“Under the Witness Protection Act, any witness who comes forward to reveal privy information on acts of wrongdoings should be given rightful protection.
“Otherwise, there is no point in enacting and passing such an Act,” he said here yesterday.
Last week, “Datuk T” exposed the video recording allegedly featuring Anwar.
Naran said if the three were charged and action initiated against them, it would set a bad precedent for whistleblowers.
“No one would be willing to disclose any wrongdoing in the future for fear of repercussions and legal implications,” he said.
His views were in direct contrast to several criminal lawyers who felt that action should be taken against the three under the various laws of the country, including the Penal Code.
Source: The Star
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