Malaysia - Universal Periodic Review - Death Penalty - July 2023
Country: Malaysia
Type: Intl Mechanism Submission
Issues: Death Penalty
Mechanism: Universal Periodic Review
Report Type: Stakeholder Report
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ADPAN lauds the Government of Malaysia for supporting 12 of the 19
recommendations related to abolishing the death penalty from the previous
reporting cycle. It also supported recommendations related to ensuring the
rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities. However, this report demonstrates that on multiple accounts, Malaysia failed to
uphold its obligations under the Conventions on (i) the Elimination of All Forms
of Discrimination Against Women, (ii) the Rights of the Child, and (iii) the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities in relation to issues surrounding death-eligible
offences in the country. This report also makes recommendations to reviewing states for the upcoming
UPR review of Malaysia.