Description
The Bar Council Constitutional Law Committee (“ConstiLC”), will be organising a Talk on Re-delineation of Electoral Boundaries.
Re-delineation is the process of redrawing electoral boundaries, plays a pivotal role in shaping the democratic landscape of a nation. This talk aims to explore the legal framework, principles, and challenges surrounding re delineation, with a focus on ensuring fair representation and upholding constitutional rights. Key issues such as gerrymandering, malapportionment, and the balance between population equality and community interests will be discussed, providing valuable insights for legal professionals, policymakers, and the public.
Speaker
Speakers
(1) Thomas Fann, Chairman of ENGAGE;
(2) Dr Bridget Welsh, Honorary Research Associate, University of Nottingham Malaysia Asia Research Institute, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus;
(3) Syahredzan Johan, Member of Parliament (Bangi)
(4) Danesh Prakash Chacko, Tindak Malaysia;
(5) Wo Chang Xi, Research Analyst, Institutional Design, UN United Nations Sustainable
Development Solutions Network (“SDSN”) Sunway University and Projek SAMA
(6) Shugan Raman, Advocate and Solicitor, Shugan & Co.
Moderators
Anand Raj, Vice-President, Bar Council
Terms and Conditions
Event Policy
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing.
If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
- Full refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled or postponed by the organiser due to some circumstances.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made fewer than seven working days before the session but substitutions are allowed.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.
Attendance
CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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Disclaimer
- Materials will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
- No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
- No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Bar Council and speaker(s).
