Thursday, February 4, 2010

Children's Court

In Malaysia, we have an hierarchy of courts with different courts serving different purposes before going to the serious one on the top. One of the court that we have is Court for Children. It does not mean that children are running the lawyers and the judge, but logically, the court for children that did some crime.

The reason behind why we are using a children court is that, children are naive, immature and definitely wouldn't know much of the effect of what they have done, even in their adolescent. Thus, the Court for Children are for children below the age of 18. In the range of age below 18, children that commit crimes are given a chance that they might be a future leader, breaking from their past as it may not be their intention.

In the case that involved that was discussed in class is that a boy age of 12, had murdered the daughter of his teacher who is aged 11. The boy was found guilty after stabbing the girl 20 times with a sharp objects and slashing her 4 times. However, he was not sentenced to death. Alright, boo whatever you want and cursed whatever you want. As mentioned, this is not unfair, this is due to they may not know the consequences. Just like now, back when you are just 12 years old, will you know that making love with a girl, although you all are playing, and yet you did an intercourse with her (with her unwilling), is a rape? If you would have know that, do you wish to be granted the chance. Definitely yes, in fact, a life is definitely worth it, and you might think you can sacrifice your production and to continue living.

Back to the topic, it is consider unconstitutional law as it is different from the constitution. After much process, with court of appeal (before is the high court) until it reaches APEX or Federal Court. With the King's pleasure, the kid will be located somewhere, which we usually know is rehabiliation centre like St. Henry Gurney and etc. And we shall pray hard for their improvement in life. Probably you guys can blame the technology and the power of gaming, that caused this effect.

Back to the normal speculation process, so let's bring up a case. As we all know, celebrities are always blame of doing something they didn't do. In fact, toward man to man, they are never afraid. After all, making some payments and etc., or in fact, a good lawyer can give you a win. But when it comes to involving kids, "BOY, YOU ARE GONE!". Yes, yes, let's talk about Michael Jackson. The reason why I brought this things up, it may sound not related but I will let you know my point. Since after his death, the Legendary Pop singer who was accused and found guilty of child molestation, not one but a few. At the end of the day, those who said they are molested came upfront and admitted that, NO, MY DAD FORCED ME TO SAY, HE DIDN'T MOLEST ME.

So the point is like this, I'm a Junior to one guy called A. I'm his beloved son and one day, A was unhappy and having dispute with B. I also know B well, in fact he is like an uncle to me. Thus, A planned out a plot that involves me killing B unintentionally (add: with A not present). By the time B was found dead, with only me on the scene, I'm the only one convicted. With me, saying I don't know what happen and at the end of the day, I was found guilty and send for rehabiliation.
So does it mean that other than me, the other suspect like A who acted don't know, with all the blames on me escaping without having fur laying on his guilty hand?

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