Appointment as Malaysia's National Researcher

Dr. Nadzriah Ahmad has been appointed as Malaysia's National Researcher to undertake a study for ASEAN International Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) entitled "Thematic Study on Juvenile Justice, With Particular Emphasis on Interrogation Practices for Children in Conflict with the Law". The project's summary is as follows: "The AICHR’s thematic study on juvenile justice focuses on the interrogation practices for children in conflict with the law. Its objective is to provide a comprehensive regional report on the practices and conduct of interrogation by officials toward children in conflict with the law (CICL) and to share/learn good practices on the same within the jurisdiction of ASEAN Member States (AMS). The study also aims to contribute to the promotion and protection of the rights of the child as enshrined in the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).