Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (LAW) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Comparative Laws - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Legal Legislative Bachelor - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Zuraini Binti Ab Hamid (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
zurainihamid@iium.edu.my
4353
Expert Profile
Zuraini Ab Hamid is a lecturer at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. She is the author of the book Criminal Advocacy: A Student's Guide. 2nd Edition (2022), Criminal Advocacy: A Student's Guide (2020), Human Trafficking in Malaysia (2018) and Anti-Human Trafficking Laws in Malaysia (2017). Her main research interests are criminal law, national security and transnational organised crime. She received Community Builder Award 2022 and was acknowledged as one of IIUM's top researchers from 2019 to 2021. She is a certified mediator with The Accord Group, Australia. She is also recognised as a subject matter expert and qualified expert witness for human trafficking by the U.S Department of Justice. She completed her industrial attachment in 2018 and 2022 under the supervision of Tetuan Badrul Munir Bukhari & Co. She was formerly a Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Attorney General Chambers of Malaysia. Regarding her administrative post, she was appointed as Deputy Director of Harun M.Hashim Law Centre, Coordinator of AIKOL Postgraduate, and ICT Coordinator.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Law of Procedures
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law Enforcement ~ Evidence and Procedure
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Human Rights
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Legal Practice and Ethics
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Criminal Law
Professional Membership
- 2018: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Consumer and Family Economic Association (MACFEA)
- 2018: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), Inns of Court
- 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Legal Consultant), Legal Aid Services
- 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Committee Member), Legal Aid Services
- 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Subject Matter Expert/ Expert Witness), Human Trafficking Expert Bureau
- 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Certified Mediator), The Accord Group, Australia
- 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Mediator), Qalbycare Mediation Center
Teaching Responsibilities
CRIMINAL LAW I | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
CRIMINAL LAW II | 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 2023/2024 |
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE I | 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE II | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
CRIMINAL TRIAL ADVOCACY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
Supervision
الاتجار بالأشخاص في الجزائر على ضوء القانون الدولي. Trafficking In Persons In Algeria In Light Of International Law.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Member Supervisory Committee
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Industrial Court Awards In Unfair Dismissal Claims: A Methodical Assessment Guideline.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Delay In The Criminal Justice System In Pakistan: A Critical Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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The Adequacy Of Rehabilitation Provisions In The Drugs Act 17/2011 Of Maldives.
Ph.D
In Progress
Supervisor Supervisory Committee
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مكافحة الرشوة عبر الوطنية في ضوء القانون الدولي والشريعة الإسلامية. Combating Transnational Bribery In Light Of International Law And Islamic Law.
Ph.D
In Progress
Member Supervisory Committee
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Anti-Trafficking In Persons With Reference To Investigation And Prosecution In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Legal Framework On Refugees In Malaysia: Balancing National Security And Human Rights.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Death In Police Lock-Up: An Analysis On The Law And Its Implementation In Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2021 | To study and analyse the compatibility of Malaysian laws with the international convention for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance (CED) |
2019 - 2022 | Formulating legal framework on refugee status in protecting sovereignty and security of Malaysia |
2018 - 2022 | Legal Framework Governing Climate Change in Malaysia |
2018 - 2021 | Establishing The Legal Framework For Family Group Conference To Resolve School Bullying In Malaysia. |
2017 - 2018 | Formulation of A Legal Framework for a Comprehensive Protection of Human Trafficking Victims in Malaysia |
2017 - 2017 | Malaysia's Accession to the Hague Children's Conventions: The Feasibility Analysis |
2016 - 2017 | Restorative Justice in the Offence of Theft: Direct Accountability to the Victim |
2016 - 2019 | Workers' Rights to Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry in Malaysia: A Reform Oriented Analysis |
2016 - 2017 | Fundamental Framework for Strengthening Human Trafficking Victims' Rights in Malaysia |
On-Going
2023 - Present | KAJIAN KEBERKESANAN TINDAKAN ANTARA AGENSI DALAM MENANGANI KES PEMERDAGANGAN ORANG |
2020 - Present | Impacts of Climate Change and Environmental Degradation on Children in Malaysia and Assessment of Child-Sensitivity of Current Adaptation and Mitigation Policies |
2016 - Present | The Role of The Foot of The Continental Slope in Delimiting the Continental Shelf: An Analysis Based on State Practice |
- | Contribution of Tan Sri Harun M. Hashim in the Legal Development in Malaysia |
Award & Recognition
27 Jul, 2022 | COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD 2021 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
10 Dec, 2021 | Top Researchers with the Highest Amount Grant Received (2019-2021) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2023 | Malaysia’s law in dealing with human trafficking: has it been enough to protect the victim?. In: International Symposium on Human Trafficking 2023, |
2021 | Analysis of children’s health protection under the framework of Environmental Law and Child Law.. In: International Conference on Family Law, Family Justice And Maqasid Al-Shari’ah 2021, |
2021 | Expert testimony in human trafficking cases. In: Online Roundtable Discussion Harmonisation of Shariah and Law: Issues and Challenges, |
2021 | Human trafficking: law & challenges. In: Roundatable discussion on human trafficking, |
2021 | Legalising refugee status on protecting the security of Malaysia. In: International Conference on Family Law, Family Justice and Maqasid Al-Shariah (ICFL 2021)), |
2021 | Penderaan kanak-kanak. In: Seminar Keluarga Islam Nasional Harmoni’21 (SAKINAH’21), |
2021 | Prosedur jenayah. In: Kursus Sijil Undang-Undang Eksekutif Bagi Pegawai di Akademi Imigresen Malaysia (AIMM), |
2021 | Roundtable discussion: the role of prosecuting officer in human trafficking case. In: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION, |
2021 | Saksi pemerdagangan manusia yang dituduh di mahkamah bagi kesalahan jenayah. In: Sesi Perbincangan Berkaitan Laporan Saksi Pemerdagangan Manusia Yang Dituduh Di Mahkamah Bagi Kesalahan Jenayah, |
2020 | Advocacy in criminal trial. In: Seminar Bagi Pelatih Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-undang, |
2020 | Advokasi dalam perbicaraan jenayah: bahagian 2. In: Seminar advokasi dalam perbicaraan jenayah, |
2020 | Analysis of impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on children in Malaysia and assessment of child-sensitivity of current adaption and mitigation policies: legal perspective. In: Researchers meeting and conference: Presentation of result, |
2020 | Anggapan dalam kes kriminal. In: Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-undang, |
2020 | Assessment of policies & legal framework climate change and environmental degradation on children in Malaysia and assessment of child and mitigation policies. In: Project Partners Meeting and Conference: Presentation of Results on “Climate Change and Environmental Degradation on Children in Malaysia and Assessment of Child and Mitigation Policies” [Webinar], |
2020 | Choosing your career. In: Choosing your career, |
2020 | Issues and gap within the legal framework on environment and climate change. In: Workshop on the Analysis of Impacts Of Climate Change And Environmental Degradation On Children In Malaysia And Assessment Of Child-Sensitivity Of Current Adaptation And Mitigation Policies: Legal Perspective, |
2020 | Issues and gap within the legal framework on public health and child law. In: Workshop on the Analysis of Impacts Of Climate Change And Environmental Degradation On Children In Malaysia And Assessment Of Child-Sensitivity Of Current Adaptation And Mitigation Policies: Legal Perspective,, |
2020 | Kebolehterimaan kenyataan tertuduh dibawah seksyen 27 akta keterangan 1950. In: Seminar undang-undang untuk penguatkuasa kesihatan KKM, |
2020 | Kemahiran merekod siasatan. In: Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-Undang, |
2020 | Kenyataan oleh orang yang tidak boleh dipanggil sebagai saksi. In: Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-Undang, |
2020 | Legal research methodology. In: Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-undang, |
2020 | Sejarah Akta Keterangan 1950. In: Kursus Lanjutan Penyiasatan dan Pendakwaan Undang-undang, |
2020 | Sembang-sembang: amatur terbit buku. FB Live. In: Sembang-sembang: amatur terbit buku, |
2020 | The role of the United Nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD) in protecting refugees in Malaysia. In: The 11th Putrajaya International Conference On Children, Women, Elderly And Persons With Disabilities 2020, |
2019 | Evaluating current practices of disaster management under environmental law towards sustainable development. In: 2019 International Conference on Climate Change, Disaster Management and Environmental Sustainability., |
2019 | Penguatkuasaan undang-undang kesalahan seksual terhadap kanak-kanak. In: Seminar Mengenal Pasti Strategi Menangani Isu Pedofilia Kanak-Kanak, |
2019 | Stopping human trafficking in Malaysia: towards tier 1 ranking of the tip report. In: The Expert And Witness Training Program, |
2018 | The protection of human trafficking victims in Malaysia. In: Seminar 2018: Contemporary Challenges Relating to Human Mobility: Policy and Law, |
2017 | Enhancing plea bargaining process through mediation. In: 4th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS 2017), |
2017 | Methods of resolving criminal dispute without a trial: Options for an accused. In: International Conference on Dispute Resolution 2017 - Modern Trends in Effective Dispute Resolution, |
2017 | Restorative justice as an alternative criminal dispute resolution for the offence of theft. In: 4th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS 2017), |
2017 | Restorative justice as an alternative criminal dispute resolution for the offence of theft. In: 4th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences, |
2017 | The challenges faced by the enforcement bodies in Malaysia on human trafficking. In: 4th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences, |
2017 | The effectiveness of trafficking in persons report in combatting human trafficking. In: 4th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences, |
2016 | Memperkasakan hak mangsa pemerdagangan manusia di Malaysia. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia Kajian Pembangunan Pelan Tindakan Hak Asasi Manusia Kebangsaan (NHRAP), |
2015 | Prevention of human trafficking: a study on Malaysia’s anti-trafficking in persons and anti-smuggling of Migrants Act 2007. In: 2nd International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS'2015), |
2014 | Domesticating international legal instruments in Malaysia: the challenges and prospects relating to anti human trafficking law. In: International Conference on Law, Policy and Social Justice (ICLAPS 2014), |
Book
2022 | A project to study and analyse the compatibility of Malaysian Laws with the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED). SUHAKAM, ISBN: |
2022 | Criminal advocacy: a student's guide. Harun M.Hashim Law Centre, ISBN: 978-983-44763-5-9 |
2020 | Criminal trial advocacy : A student guide. Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, ISBN: 9789834476342 |
2018 | Human trafficking in Malaysia. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-786-6 |
2017 | Anti-human trafficking laws in Malaysia. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-785-9 |
2017 | Human trafficking in Malaysia. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-786-6 |
Book Section
2021 | Analysis of the protection of children's health under the framework of environmental and child law. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 69-87 |
2021 | Legalising refugee status whilst protecting the security of Malaysia. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 207-224 |
2021 | Legalising refugee status whilst protecting the security of Malaysia. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 207-204 |
2021 | Legalising refugee status whilst protecting the security of Malaysia. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 207-204 |
2021 | Policy and legal assessments (Chapter 5). In: UNICEF Malaysia, ISBN: , pp. |