The motion, which was proposed by lawyer New Sin Yew and seconded by 120 other Bar Council members, was debated during the Bar's extraordinary general meeting at Wisma MCA today.
The motion was proposed due to the spike in the use of the Act, which saw politicians, activists and an academic facing action over "seditious" remarks.
The Bar had previously led processions against police abuse and the Peaceful Assembly Bill 2011. The Walk for Justice was held in 2007.
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