Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia

The scenario of dumping of babies in Malaysia is alarming and increasing day by day. The babies were dumped everywhere, in the dustbin, on the street, in the toilet, in the bushes etc. In many occasion they were found dead and restless even though in several cases they are found alive. This research...

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Main Authors:	Mohd, Azizah, Mohd Noor, Fauziah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Serials Publications (P) Ltd. 2016
Subjects:	KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/55643/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55643/2/55643_BABY%20DUMPING%20%281%29_new.pdf

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spelling	iium-556432018-05-22T01:07:27Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/55643/ Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia Mohd, Azizah Mohd Noor, Fauziah KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects The scenario of dumping of babies in Malaysia is alarming and increasing day by day. The babies were dumped everywhere, in the dustbin, on the street, in the toilet, in the bushes etc. In many occasion they were found dead and restless even though in several cases they are found alive. This research examines baby dumping scenario in Malaysia and its position under Islamic and civil law. Examination includes analysis on whether baby dumping constitutes infanticide or murder under both laws. The practice of killing babies during the period before Islam (jahiliyyah period) especially in Arabian Peninsular will also be highlighted in particular to provide an overview and comparison as to the classical practice of abandoning children and infanticide with the modern practice. Finally, analysis will also be done on adequacy of the law in providing for punishment of abandoning babies in both cases where the babies were found dead and alive. Serials Publications (P) Ltd. 2016-07 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/55643/2/55643_BABY%20DUMPING%20%281%29_new.pdf Mohd, Azizah and Mohd Noor, Fauziah (2016) Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Law Review, 12 (2). pp. 215-225. ISSN 0973-2918
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description	The scenario of dumping of babies in Malaysia is alarming and increasing day by day. The babies were dumped everywhere, in the dustbin, on the street, in the toilet, in the bushes etc. In many occasion they were found dead and restless even though in several cases they are found alive. This research examines baby dumping scenario in Malaysia and its position under Islamic and civil law. Examination includes analysis on whether baby dumping constitutes infanticide or murder under both laws. The practice of killing babies during the period before Islam (jahiliyyah period) especially in Arabian Peninsular will also be highlighted in particular to provide an overview and comparison as to the classical practice of abandoning children and infanticide with the modern practice. Finally, analysis will also be done on adequacy of the law in providing for punishment of abandoning babies in both cases where the babies were found dead and alive.
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author	Mohd, Azizah Mohd Noor, Fauziah
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title	Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia
title_short	Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia
title_full	Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia
title_fullStr	Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia
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publisher	Serials Publications (P) Ltd.
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Baby dumping scenario in Malaysia: an analysis on its similarity to infanticide or murder under the law of Malaysia

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