The Prisons Department said the charges mark the latest development in ongoing legal proceedings, following the earlier prosecution of another officer under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code over the same case.
PETALING JAYA: Five prison officers were charged at the Taiping Magistrate’s Court today in connection with an incident at Taiping Prison on Jan 17.
In a statement, the Prisons Department said the charges mark the latest development in ongoing legal proceedings, following the earlier prosecution of another officer under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code over the same case.
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“Of the five officers charged today, two were charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code, while the remaining three were charged under Section 323.
“We fully respect the ongoing legal process and will continue to cooperate with the police, the Attorney General’s Chambers and the judiciary to ensure the case is handled in a transparent and fair manner,” it said.
The department reiterated its commitment to integrity, professionalism and accountability, adding that it will not tolerate any misconduct that violates the law or undermines public confidence in the institution.
It also reminded the public to refrain from speculation or statements that could prejudice court proceedings, and stressed that all individuals charged are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
On Jan 17, a large group of inmates who had been transferred to Taiping Prison were allegedly assaulted by prison officers while being escorted from a temporary hall to prison blocks that were reportedly in extremely poor condition and unfit for human habitation.
