The Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (Malay: Akta Pencegahan Jenayah 1959) is a Malaysian law which establishes the procedure for arrest and detention of individuals suspected of belonging to a criminal organization, including groups involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking and terrorism. It grants the police power to arrest and detain an individual without trial for up to 60 days.[1]
Structure
The Prevention of Crime Act 1959, in its current form (1 December 2015), consists of 5 Parts containing 23 sections and 3 schedules (including 12 amendments).
- Part I: Powers of Arrest and Remand
- Part II: Inquiries
- Part III: Registration
- Part IV: Consequences of Registration
- Part IVA: Detention Orders
- Part V: General
- Schedules
References
- ^ "What is Poca about". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
External links
- Prevention of Crime Act 1959
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