Family fears bedridden remand prisoner won’t survive wait for chemist’s report
The family of 28-year-old remand prisoner Faizal Abdullah is concerned for his life as his health has severely deteriorated while in custody. He has been unable to walk or feed himself for months while waiting for a chemist's report required for his drug-related court case.
Why it matters
This highlights systemic issues regarding the treatment of remand prisoners and the impact of judicial delays on human rights and health.
Share Sister of the 28-year-old man facing three drug charges says he has been forced to return to prison despite being unable to walk or feed himself. Faizal Abdullah, 28, charged on Feb 6 for three drug offences, has been languishing in remand as a chemist report has yet to be produced for use in his case. PETALING JAYA : The family of a 28-year-old remand prisoner fears he may not survive if he remains in custody, having already waited months for a chemist’s report in a drug case. Rafeya, 30, said her younger brother, Faizal Abdullah, has become bedridden in custody, unable to walk, sit up, eat or use the toilet without assistance, after his health deteriorated.
The framing focuses on the humanitarian plight of the individual and the family's emotional appeal against the prison system.
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