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Najib's legal team demands immediate royal pardon implementation
Lawyers for the former Prime Minister are pushing back against the Attorney General's office over execution of a royal decree, arguing it should take effect without delay.
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KUALA LUMPUR — Legal representatives for Datuk Seri Najib Razak are escalating pressure on government authorities to promptly implement what they characterize as a royal decree in his favour, challenging the Attorney General's Chambers' position on the matter.
The legal team contends that any royal intervention should be executed immediately without further procedural delays, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the former Prime Minister.
This move reflects intensifying friction between Najib's defence counsel and the nation's top legal officer over the interpretation and timeline for implementing what his lawyers describe as a directive from the palace.
The dispute underscores broader tensions surrounding Najib's legal proceedings and the constitutional question of how swiftly royal decrees must be acted upon by executive authorities. The Attorney General's Chambers has not immediately responded to requests for comment on the timeline dispute.
Najib continues to contest various legal matters through ongoing court proceedings, with his legal team employing multiple avenues to challenge government actions and seek relief from judicial sentences.