Why seize books that aren't banned, questions lawyers group

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Why seize books that aren't banned, questions lawyers group
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KUALA LUMPUR: There are no grounds under the Federal Constitution to justify the seizure of two books that have not been banned, says Lawyers for Liberty (LFL).

LFL director Zaid Malek said the raid on Toko Buku Rakyat bookstore by enforcement officers on Friday was unlawful, unconstitutional and reckless.

Zaid also urged the government to stop all enforcement action upon the two seized books, halt all action under the PPPA and take immediate steps for its repeal. "The repugnant PPPA should not continue to exist under a 'reformist' prime minister or government," he added.

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