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Tommy Thomas is an advocate and solicitor who was called to the Bar on 3 June 1976. He is a senior counsel and has argued many important cases as well as written contributions to the Bar Council and Aliran. LoyarBurok is delighted with his decision to contribute to the blawg.
Hudud Will Be Revolutionary And Unconstitutional

Hudud Will Be Revolutionary And Unconstitutional

Enacting hudud law a breach of faith with Malaysia’s multi religious population

16 May 2014 / 5 Comments / Read More

MH 370: An Avoidable Tragedy

MH 370: An Avoidable Tragedy

Truth is never the objective. Saving face and avoiding blame are paramount considerations.

11 May 2014 | Selected Exhortations | Read More

Government Failure Over Religious Issues

Government Failure Over Religious Issues

The JAIS civil servants must be disciplined and the MB must apologize

10 January 2014 | Pray For Me | Read More

The “Allah” Decision is Wrong in Constitutional Law

The “Allah” Decision is Wrong in Constitutional Law

Tommy Thomas explains the why the Allah decision was not constitutional.

25 October 2013 | Judging the Judges | Read More

Malaysian Courts and the Environment

Malaysian Courts and the Environment

Text of speech at Middle Temple Annual Conference

23 September 2013 | Green-World | Read More

Malaysiaku50: The Courts’ Interpretation Of Our Constitution

Malaysiaku50: The Courts’ Interpretation Of Our Constitution

Tommy Thomas’ speech

17 September 2013 | Judging the Judges | Read More

Game Changing Blunder By Barisan’s ROS

Game Changing Blunder By Barisan’s ROS

Another own goal by Barisan

25 April 2013 | Bolehland | Read More

Appointment of Prime Minister after General Elections

Appointment of Prime Minister after General Elections

Tommy Thomas provides a constitutional perspective.

10 April 2013 | Bolehland | Read More

Negeri Sembilan Now Has A Caretaker Government

Negeri Sembilan Now Has A Caretaker Government

The Do’s and Don’ts of a caretaker government.

27 March 2013 | Bolehland | Read More

Barisan Become Caretaker Government On March 8

Barisan Become Caretaker Government On March 8

This weekend is 5 years since our last general elections!

6 March 2013 | Bolehland | Read More

2013: Time For A New Goverment

2013: Time For A New Goverment

Tommy Thomas advocates for change

16 January 2013 | Bolehland | Read More

The Last Lawyers Standing

The Last Lawyers Standing

Inspiring keynote speech at the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Conference

26 November 2012 | Talking about Lawyers | Read More

Is This The End Of Suaram

Is This The End Of Suaram

Tommy Thomas’s speech at the Forum.

21 October 2012 | Let's Get Together | Read More

Bersih: BN Accountable For Police Brutality

Bersih: BN Accountable For Police Brutality

The Najib administration has forfeited any moral right to govern Malaysia!

30 April 2012 | Let's Get Together | Read More

Malaysia’s Tarnished Reputation (Part 2)

Malaysia’s Tarnished Reputation (Part 2)

A blow to Malaysia’s image by the Australian High Court (Part 2).

20 September 2011 | Nowhere To Run | Read More

Malaysia’s Reputation Tarnished in Australian Court (Part 1)

Malaysia’s Reputation Tarnished in Australian Court (Part 1)

A blow to Malaysia’s image by the Australian High Court (Part 1).

19 September 2011 | Nowhere To Run | Read More

Retrospective Pension for Chief Justice Zaki (?)

Retrospective Pension for Chief Justice Zaki (?)

Tommy Thomas offers a critical examination of the Judges Remuneration (Amendment) Act 2011.

6 September 2011 | Judging the Judges | Read More

Engaging With Bersih: An “Illegal” Association?

Engaging With Bersih: An “Illegal” Association?

Tommy Thomas reveals the hypocrisy of the current Government.

3 August 2011 | Let's Get Together | Read More