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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #44 | Does Malaysian Law Recognise Constructive Arrest?
8 Jan 2026 · 5 min
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In this episode, we explore whether Malaysian law recognises the idea of constructive arrest, and why courts focus on factual restraint of liberty rather than labels or formal words of arrest. For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com
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Dennis Chong · Learning · English
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