JUL
10
2025
Justice for All: Advancing Gender Equality in the Law
Description
Despite constitutional guarantees and legal reforms, gender continues to shape who has access to justice, whose voices are heard, and whose rights are protected. In this event, the Chief Justice of Malaysia will examine the pivotal role of the judiciary in upholding the principle of equality before the law and eliminating gender-based discrimination. Her Honour will also share reflections on the persistent challenges to building an inclusive and just legal system—such as gender biases in legal reasoning, barriers to women’s full participation in the legal profession, and the uneven protection of women’s rights across civil and criminal legal domains.
About the speaker
The Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat was appointed as the 10th Chief Justice of Malaysia on 2 May 2019, making history as the first woman to hold this esteemed position. She graduated with a law degree from the University of Malaya in 1982 and served in various judicial roles, including Chief Registrar of the Federal Court and Judge of the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court, before becoming Chief Justice. Under her leadership, the judiciary saw reforms aimed at improving judicial integrity, access to justice, and court efficiency. She emphasised a progressive, evolving interpretation of the Constitution, championing justice, liberty, and fairness. Her leadership bolstered the separation of powers and judicial independence. Internationally, she has strengthened regional judicial cooperation and made history as the first female Chair of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices and President of the ASEAN Law Association. In 2020, she was awarded the Darjah Seri Setia Mahkota, granting her the title of "Tun."
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Date and Time
Thursday, 10th July 2025 3:30PM GMT+08:00
to
Thursday, 10th July 2025 4:30PM GMT+08:00
Organisation
Faculty of Law
Contact Email
cals@nus.edu.sg
Location
Wee Chong Jin Moot Court (Block B Level 1), NUS Bukit Timah Campus, 469 Bukit Timah Road