Section 15 of UUCA unconstitutional, rules court
- 9 years ago
The Court of Appeal today ruled that Section 15 (5) of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) is unconstitutional and violates freedom of expression.
The provision allows public universities to take disciplinary action against students.
In a landmark majority decision, two Court of Appeal judges overturned the Kuala Lumpur High Court decision that declared the UUCA as constitutional in imposing restrictions.
Today's ruling was a majority decision.
Full story:http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/180024
Camera: Hafiz Yatim
Editing: Tan Jiun Wuu
The provision allows public universities to take disciplinary action against students.
In a landmark majority decision, two Court of Appeal judges overturned the Kuala Lumpur High Court decision that declared the UUCA as constitutional in imposing restrictions.
Today's ruling was a majority decision.
Full story:http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/180024
Camera: Hafiz Yatim
Editing: Tan Jiun Wuu