Hi. Fro Stan and everyone
After I read the questions and the text of Lina Joy, for my idea I think that:
1/- Under international law, as we know it today Malaysian Government can not establish a legitimate interest to deny Lina Joy a change her identity and in international instrument ICCPR and ICESCR and within them which article 2.1 and 2.2 .
- Yes, Malaysian Government likely to invoke to justify this measure.
2/- If I had been in Lina Joy's position before I filed my first declaration, I would prepare the file with international law with my declaration, according to all article 2 in ICCESCR.
3/-I have believed the decision of Federal court in Lin Joy is likely to affect the future development of right, in Malaysia, because it's not follow the international law.
-In Rights in UDHR, article 18 can really protect Lina Joy's interest and this case, Malaysian Government can not legally derogate from Lina Joy.
From Mr Im Meng
Best regard
Hi Meng,
ReplyDelete1. I am not sure I understand "yes, Malaysian government likely to invoke to justify this measure". Could you clarify this?
2. That's a strong point you are making here. Is Malaysia a state-party to the ICCPR though? If not, what international human rights instruments is Malaysia a state-party to which contains the right to freedom of religion?
3. Do you there is anything positive that can potentially come out of the decision in Lina Joy?