Summary
An independent voice on judicial appointments and prosecutorial independence. Its 2026 AGM unanimously backed separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor offices.
Leadership in period: Anand Raj has been President for 2026/2027, with Murshidah Mustafa as Vice-President.
Key developments
- The 80th AGM adopted a unanimous resolution on prosecutorial independence.
- The Bar supported separation in principle while criticising the bill’s accountability and transparency provisions.
- Published AGM records and continued judicial-independence advocacy.
Criterion ratings
Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
Strong
Access to Justice
Moderate
Governance and Transparency
Strong
Professional Standards and Education
Moderate
Diversity and Inclusion
Not assessed
Assessment
The Bar has a strong record of institutional advocacy and transparent AGM records. Low AGM turnout is a recurring member-engagement issue.