The prime minister had originally announced the repeal of two of the country's strict security laws [JURIST report], including the ISA, as well as a review of other laws dealing with freedom of the press, in September 2011. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention [official website] recommended [JURIST report] last year that Malaysia repeal or amend its internal security laws. These efforts have been made in response to criticism for alleged rights violations, although the changes have not relieved scrutiny of the country's laws in other areas. In November 2011, Malaysia introduced legislation that will enforce new restrictions on public demonstrations [JURIST report], including a ban on street protests and other rules that opposition leaders believe are too repressive. Lim Chee Wee, President of the Malaysian Bar [advocacy website], criticized the new public demonstration legislation, stating that "[i]n its present form, the Bill is more restrictive than present law, and must be improved."