A review on the Destitute Persons Act 1977 on beggars / Lily Umyra Norani ... [et al.]

Norani, Lily Umyra and Zambri, Nur Syazana and Abd Halim, Siti Atikah and Nasron, Nur Amirah (2013) A review on the Destitute Persons Act 1977 on beggars / Lily Umyra Norani ... [et al.]. [Student Project] (Unpublished)

Abstract

In Malaysia, beggars are governed by the Destitute Persons Act 1977. Nonetheless as the researchers further researched, there are other provisions governing the beggars but however the effectiveness of the provisions is not yet proven. The research conducted has detected several loopholes and weaknesses where the provisions are insufficient in combating the beggars. The research also has taken into account the view from the law enforcers that deal with these beggars on the practicality of the law. The research also has look into other countries such as Singapore, India and Philippines, regarding their law on beggars. The research has come out with a result that these countries have better enforcement and regulation in governing the beggars. It is the intention of the researchers to review the Destitute Persons Act 1977 by suggesting method or ways from other countries, which may help in preventing the problefm of begging. The research has suggested some ways in curbing and also preventing the problem from arisen. Along with that the researchers have suggested an amendment should be made to the Destitute Persons Act 1977.

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Item Type: Student Project
Creators:
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Norani, Lily Umyra
2010307627
Zambri, Nur Syazana
2010357759
Abd Halim, Siti Atikah
2010134430
Nasron, Nur Amirah
2010973947
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Abu Hassan, Norila
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Subjects: K Law > K Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence > Legal aid. Legal assistance to the poor
K Law > KP Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific Area, and Antarctica. Asia. (South Asia. Southeast Asia. East Asia) > Malaysia
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Faculty of Law
Programme: Bachelor in Legal Studies (Hons)
Keywords: Destitute Persons Act 1977, Beggars, Malaysia
Date: 2013
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/28312
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