Compellability of Muslim witnesses in the Syariah Courts in Malaysia: is non-Muslim also included?

This paper discusses the importance and the instrumental role of witnesses in the States' of Malaysia Islamic administration of justice, particularly the Syariah Courts in Malaysia. Can a witness who refuses to attend a court hearing to give evidence after being duly summon may be compelled by...

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Main Authors: Kamarudin, Abdul Rani, Arinen, Ahadin, Md. Dahlan, Nuarrual Hilal
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2009
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/6617/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/6617/1/Compellability_of_Muslim_Witnesses_in_the_Syariah_Courts_in_Malaysia_-_Is_Non-Muslim_Also_Included.pdf