74 SUHAKAM iii. Reform of Police Standard Operating Procedures Investigation papers In the interests of justice and public interest, the Panel is of the view that documents such as the sketch plan of the scene should be declassified, be produced and admitted as evidence in the Public Inquiry to facilitate the Panel’s investigation. Cases of missing persons, abductions and disappearances In view of the Panel’s finding that Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che were victims of enforced disappearance, the Panel urges the police to reclassify both cases as an enforced disappearance case from a missing persons case and to re-investigate accordingly. Role of Special Branch The Panel recommends that the Special Branch is made accountable and its powers and responsibilities are spelt out in the law so that it can function impartially and independently. The term ‘security’ must also be clear to avoid the abuse of power. These changes will put the agency under scrutiny but will increase its accountability. Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Counsel for the families of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat and from the Bar Council submitted that an integral part of the primary investigations into the disappearance of the above individuals would be to investigate the conduct of the police investigation to date. This is based on their belief that the police investigation was a cover-up. This situation supports the call by the Bar Council to establish the IPCMC so that allegations against the police can be properly addressed. iv. Set up a Special Task Force to investigate the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat The Panel recommends that a Special Task Force be set up to reopen and re-investigate the cases of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat as enforced disappearances, instead of missing persons. The Special Task Force should comprise independent investigators to be appointed by the Attorney General. v. Legal reform Amendments to the law in Malaysia The Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code should be reviewed to incorporate enforced or involuntary disappearances as a specific category under missing persons.

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