Political scientist Professor Hamid Ghany joins Virmala to discuss Parliament’s approval of a further three-month extension of the State of Emergency and its implications for national security.
He examines the government’s justification for the extension, the reported reductions in serious crime, the role of intelligence-led policing, and the challenges of balancing public safety with constitutional safeguards. The conversation also explores the long-term effectiveness of emergency powers and what indicators should guide a return to normal policing frameworks.