Why was Datuk Tamrin Ghafar acquitted of his sedition charge?

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Datuk Tamrin Ghafar Acquitted of Sedition Charge Following Prosecution's Withdrawal of Case

Politician Datuk Tamrin Ghafar was acquitted of his sedition charge today after the prosecution decided to withdraw the case before the Sessions Court. This decision aligns with a prior announcement from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) that they were reviewing all ongoing cases under the Sedition Act. The defence had formally requested the AGC to drop the charge, citing Pakatan Harapan's commitment to repealing laws such as the Sedition Act.
Prosecution Withdraws Case

The prosecution formally withdrew the sedition charge against Datuk Tamrin Ghafar at the Sessions Court. Judge Aswarnida Affandi accepted the withdrawal and ordered Tamrin's full acquittal, also directing that his bail payment be refunded. This action concludes a legal process that began with Tamrin's charge on May 29, 2013, for allegedly uttering seditious words during a rally held on May 13, 2013.
Defence Cites Pledge to Repeal Sedition Act

Tamrin's lawyer, Eric Paulsen, had previously communicated with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, requesting the case be dismissed. This request was based on Pakatan Harapan's stated intention to repeal legislation like the Sedition Act. Paulsen indicated that the government should extend this review to all pending sedition cases.
Review of Pending Sedition Cases

The withdrawal of the charge against Datuk Tamrin Ghafar is consistent with a broader policy from the Attorney-General’s Chambers to re-examine all cases currently being prosecuted under the Sedition Act. This review process is part of a larger governmental approach to the use of such laws. Tamrin himself expressed relief, stating that he should not have been charged for merely expressing his opinion.

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