FAC News - Thursday, March 21, 2002 8:14 AM

THE ROYAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO ANWAR’S BEATING

"I do not dispute the opinions expressed by the various doctors," Dr Abdul Rahman

"On the 1^st December 1998, I was requested by the Hon. Attorney General to assist him in reviewing the various medical reports in respect of Dato Seri Anwar," said Dr Abdul Rahman Yusof, Consultant in Forensic Medicine at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Dr Abdul Rahman was testifying at the Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing on 1^st March 1999 that was set up to establish the truth behind Anwar Ibrahim’s beating.

"I was then called to see him at his office and provided with the following documents:

1. Dato Seri Anwar’s police report.
2. Dato Seri Anwar’s statement.
3. Dr Shukri’s medical report.
4. Dr Shukri’s statement.
5. Dr Vasantha’s statement.
6. Medical report from the panel of doctors.
7. Three sets of photographs."

"I did not examine Dato Seri Anwar," added Dr Abdul Rahman, "Nor did I have any discussions with the doctors whose reports I was asked to review."

"I agree with various factors such as the force applied, the distance between the assailant and the victim, and that the angle at which he is hit can affect the pattern and nature of any injury."

"Based on my review of the materials supplied to me, I am of the opinion that the injuries as indicated in the various medical reports are consistent with Dato Seri Anwar’s claim that he was punched and slapped."

"I also do not dispute the opinions expressed by the various doctors in their reports."

"I submitted a report to the Hon. Attorney General and I will tender a copy to the Commission after this."

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