Why was the tahfiz school sexual abuse case dismissed by AG?

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Attorney General Directed Dismissal of Tahfiz School Sexual Abuse Case

The sexual abuse case involving a minor at a tahfiz school in Ipoh was dismissed following a directive from the Attorney General (AG), Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, issued under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution. This constitutional provision grants the AG the discretionary power to discontinue any criminal proceedings for an offence. The Magistrate's Court in Ipoh made the decision to dismiss the case after receiving a letter from the Perak State Legal Adviser’s Office detailing this directive.
AG's Discretionary Power Cited for Dismissal

The dismissal of the alleged sexual abuse case against a minor at Maahad Tahfiz al Barakah was based on a directive from Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas. This directive, issued under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution, explicitly grants the AG the authority to discontinue proceedings for an offence. The Perak State Legal Adviser’s Office communicated this directive to the Magistrate's Court in Ipoh, leading to the case's dismissal.
Previous Court Acknowledgment of Offence

Although the case was ultimately dismissed, the court had previously acknowledged that an offence did occur. On August 7, the court recognized the validity of the complaint lodged by the victim's mother regarding the alleged abuse. The court had subsequently instructed the Deputy Public Prosecutor to explain why the investigation paper had been closed previously without identifying any suspects, despite the victim being able to identify them.
Allegations and Prior Investigation Status

The alleged sexual abuse, involving seniors against younger students, reportedly occurred at Maahad Tahfiz al Barakah approximately three years prior to the dismissal. The victim's mother had lodged police reports in August 2016. However, she was informed in December 2016 and again in May 2018 that no further action would be taken on the case, with the reasons cited being a lack of witnesses and insufficient evidence.
Victim's Ongoing Trauma and Mother's Civil Suit Consideration

The victim, now 13 years old, continues to undergo psychiatric therapy to address the trauma experienced, with his treatment scheduled to conclude in 2021. The mother of the alleged victim has expressed that justice has not been served and is contemplating filing a civil suit against the school for negligence as an alternative course of action.

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