Considerable attention was paid to Dato Sri Najib Razak’s legal team - and their nationalities - before news broke that the former prime minister will be charged. Who are these lawyers and what are their motivations for accepting such a high profile client? Lawyer Fahri Azzat explains the predicament of lawyers who defend unpopular clients and why this is a necessary (and important) component of any criminal justice system.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck

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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues,  Education

Tags:  Najib Razak,  MO1,  1MDB,  Criminal Breach of Trust,  Corruption,  Gag Order,  live and learn,  The Bigger Picture,  bestof2018,  2018najib,