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DAP MP slams police probe into lawyers sharing death photos
Jelutong Member of Parliament RSN Rayer has criticised police action against legal professionals for distributing images related to a custodial death case. The lawmaker's comments come as authorities investigate the sharing of photographs connected to the Noorizwan incident.
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KUALA LUMPUR — A prominent DAP politician has voiced strong objection to police investigations targeting lawyers who shared photographs related to a custodial death case. Jelutong MP RSN Rayer contended that law enforcement officials have overstepped their authority in pursuing the matter, arguing that the legal profession's actions warrant scrutiny on different grounds.
The police investigation centres on the distribution of images connected to the death of Noorizwan in custody, a case that has drawn public and legal community attention. Rayer's intervention represents mounting concern among opposition lawmakers regarding what they characterise as police actions that may impinge on the rights of legal practitioners to share information relevant to high-profile cases.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the legal profession over the boundaries of acceptable conduct in publicising sensitive cases. Rights advocates have previously raised concerns about custodial deaths and the transparency of investigations into such incidents.
The matter remains under investigation, with police continuing their inquiries into those who distributed the photographs. Legal circles have noted the broader implications of such investigations for professional conduct and the sharing of case-related materials.