Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-langkah Khas) 2012 (Akta 747) dan Peraturan- Peraturan & Security Offences (Special measures) Act 2012 (Act 747) and Regulations [Hingga 5.8.2022] [SOSMA]

Suatu Akta untuk mengadakan peruntukan bagi langkah-langkah khas yang berhubungan dengan kesalahan keselamatan bagi maksud mengekalkan ketenteraman awam dan keselamatan dan bagi perkara-perkara yang berkaitan dengannya.

*Nota: Buku ini mengandungi kedua-dua versi Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris

Detailed Contents Of Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-langkah Khas) 2012 (Akta 747) :

The Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747) is a Malaysian law that was enacted to deal with security offences in the country. The law came into force on July 31, 2012, and it was amended in 2015 and 2018.

The main purpose of the Act is to provide special measures for the investigation, prosecution and trial of security offences, which are defined as offences against the State or public order, such as terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and the like. The Act also provides for the detention of suspects without trial for up to 28 days, and for the admissibility of certain evidence in court.

The Act is supported by the Security Offences (Special Measures) Regulations 2012, which were issued on September 28, 2012, and amended on August 5, 2022. The Regulations provide further details on the implementation of the Act.

Some of the key provisions of the Act and Regulations include:

1. Definition of Security Offences: The Act defines security offences as offences against the State or public order, including terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and other similar offences.

2. Special Measures for Investigation, Prosecution and Trial: The Act provides for special measures to be taken in the investigation, prosecution and trial of security offences, including the use of special investigative techniques, the admissibility of certain evidence, and the protection of witnesses.

3. Detention Without Trial: The Act allows for the detention of suspects without trial for up to 28 days, subject to certain conditions.

4. Admissibility of Evidence: The Act allows for the admissibility of certain evidence in court, including hearsay evidence and evidence obtained through surveillance or interception.

5. Protection of Witnesses: The Act provides for the protection of witnesses in security offence cases, including the use of pseudonyms and the provision of witness protection.

6. Powers of Investigation: The Act gives the police and other investigating authorities broad powers to investigate security offences, including the power to arrest and detain suspects, and to search and seize evidence.

7. Offences and Penalties: The Act sets out various offences and penalties related to security offences, including providing support for terrorists, participating in terrorist activities, and obstructing the investigation of security offences.

In summary, the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747) and its Regulations provide a comprehensive framework for dealing with security offences in Malaysia. The Act provides for special measures for investigation, prosecution and trial of security offences, including the use of special investigative techniques, detention without trial, and the admissibility of certain evidence in court. The Regulations provide further details on the implementation of the Act.

Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-langkah Khas) 2012 (Akta 747) Contains:

Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) 2012 (Akta 747) 
Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747) 
Peraturan-Peraturan Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) (Pemintasan Komunikasi) 2012 
Security Offences (Special Measures) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2012