Description
Our legal system is inherited from the British. The approach of the system was simple: punish. The system was harsh and unforgiving. It has been more than half a century since we obtained our independence from colonial powers. It is about time that our legal system adopts a more humane and realistic manner in handling offenders, especially when dealing with first-time offenders for trivial offences.
The concept of restorative justice is neither new nor novel. Its approach is attractive though, as it focuses on confrontation, confession, reconciliation, and ultimately, a peaceful means of settlement between the offenders and victims. The United Nations — in its Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters — defines restorative process as any process in which the victim, the offender and/or any other individuals or community members affected by a crime actively participate together in the resolution of matters arising from the crime, often with the help of a fair and impartial
third party. To a certain extent, some restorative justice characteristics can be found in Malaysian statutes. It is argued, however, that a more robust approach should be adopted. The ultimate aim of justice in the 21st century should be rehabilitation, not punishment.
This session will focus on the definition of restorative justice, its characteristics, and its advantages.
Registration Fees
(1) Members of the Bar:
- RM20 per webinar
- RM50 any three webinars
- RM100 any six webinars*
*Pay for six and get one free webinar
(2) Pupils in chambers and law students
- RM10 per webinar
- RM25 any three webinars
- RM50 any six webinars*
*Pay for six and get one free webinar
(3) Non-Members: RM60 per webinar
Speaker
Dr Bahma Sivasubramaniam has a PhD in Law from Durham University, United Kingdom. She is a Barrister-at-law and an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. She is a certified trainer under the Human Resources Development Fund (“HRDF”) and is a Chevening Scholar.
Dr Bahma’s vibrant career as a litigation lawyer covered civil and commercial matters. She was an elected member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee for three consecutive terms. She was an active member in various Bar Council committees and has served as the Editor of Insaf and Infoline. She is now an academic and teaches law to undergraduate, Masters, and doctoral students.
Currently, Dr Bahma is spearheading a team of 15 professionals to carry out research into the feasibility of an anti cyberbullying law for Malaysia under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia.
Terms and Conditions
Event Policy
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For events with registration fees, all payments must be made in advance, including bank charges. Registration will be confirmed once proof of payment is provided by email or fax, and full payment is received.
For events that are not organised by Bar Council, please note that you are subject to the relevant terms and conditions specified by the external providers.
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.
- No refunds for this course. However substitution is 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.
Privacy
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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).
