Juvenile Identity Protection Cases

Summary

In Malaysia, the Child Act 2001 protects juvenile offenders identities to safeguard their privacy and future. Court proceedings are private, and media is restricted from publishing identifying details. Notable cases like PP v. AZ, PP v. SM, and PP v. YM highlight the importance of confidentiality to prevent social stigmatization.

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Here are some notable cases in Malaysia involving the protection of juvenile offenders' identities:
*. PP v. AZ [*] * CLJ *
- The court emphasized protecting the juvenile’s identity to avoid social stigmatization.
*. PP v. SM [*] * MLJ *
- Reinforced that media cannot publish identifying details of juvenile offenders.
*. PP v. YM [*] * CLJ *
- The court upheld the principle that juvenile proceedings should remain confidential to protect the youth's future.
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