Malaysia opposition leader convicted of practicing sodomy. “It’s … – Gazeta.pl

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Court Federal upheld the conviction and sentencing of opposition politician in the last. year by the Court of Appeal. This means that Anwar Ibrahim has exhausted all possibilities of appeal and must return to prison.

Federal Court Justice Arifin Zakat, who read the judgment on behalf of the five members of the panel, said that the trial showed that the allegations are credible victim. Arifin rejected the contention that the judgment is politically motivated.

Anwar Ibrahim was accused of practicing sodomy with one of his co-workers in 2008. In 2012,. Was acquitted, but the Court of Appeal overturned in March last year acquittal and sentenced him to five years in prison.

The politician claims that the judgment is unfounded and is intended to eliminate him from political life. Anwar Ibrahim was considered one of the most dangerous opponents of the ruling party National Front of Prime Minister Mohamed Najib Razak.

The practice of sodomy in Muslim Malaysia, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

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Malaysia opposition leader convicted of practicing sodomy. "It's … – Gazeta.pl