Uthayakumar's Sedition Trial

Another day came and gone, but P. Uthayakumar is still in Kumunting

An application by Uthaya’s lawyers failed in their bid to have him present during his sedition trial at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

Justice Sabariah Othman ruled that it was not necessary for Uthayakumar to be brought from the Kamunting detention centre for the case. She said that his lawyers could proceed with the case on his behalf.

N Surendran asked for a postponement so that Uthayakumar could be present in the trial. He wanted the court to ensure that Uthayakumar was brought to the court by the prison authorities and not the police special branch.

The case is then scheduled on 7th. May 2009.