‘Emotionally devastating’: Lawyers on the mental toll of defending those facing the death penalty
February 26, 2024
In Singapore, the death penalty can be imposed for offences including murder, drug trafficking, use of firearms and kidnapping. Eugene Thuraisingam has regularly taken on capital cases since 2012. With the firm now having grown in size, it regularly handles several murder and drug trafficking matters at any one time. It is difficult to imagine […]
Is it an offence to not report crime?
February 19, 2024
In an article by TODAY, lawyers and experts alike shared their insights on the legal obligations of reporting crime. Discourse on this matter comes after three recent cases in court where individuals had been charged for their failure to report violent abuse they had been witness to. So are we legally obligated to report crime, […]
Lazada employees question non-compete clause, clawback of shares after layoffs
January 13, 2024
In January 2024, Lazada conducted a retrenchment exercise in which it laid off a large number of its employees. Many of these employees had remuneration packages which included restricted stock units (RSUs), which is an award of shares that comes with conditions such as a vesting period before they are transferred to the employee. These […]
A closer look at criminal activities on Telegram
October 12, 2023
In a recent ChannelNewsAsia article titled “Why do criminals use Telegram?“, our Ng Yuan Siang shared his perspectives on the reasons criminals are increasingly turning to the messaging app Telegram for illegal activities, the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and the potential for Telegram to be held accountable. According to Yuan Siang, the rise […]
On Bail
July 18, 2023
What are the factors that the court or police considers when granting bail? Is travel still allowed when a person is under investigation?
Understanding the amendments to the Computer Misuse Act and CDSA
July 13, 2023
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, unlawful activities such as hacking and the misuse of personal information have seen a troubling increase. This is reflected in Parliament’s recent amendments to the Computer Misuse Act 1993 (“CMA”) and the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 (“CDSA”). In a recent […]
Can a Singapore-registered nurse accused of killing a kitten in Bali be prosecuted in Singapore?
June 19, 2023
In recent news, a Singapore-registered nurse is being investigated by Indonesian police for allegedly stealing and strangling a six-week-old kitten at a dive resort in Bali. The resort where the incident occurred claims to have CCTV footage showing the man repeatedly visiting its office to look for the kitten, and eventually removing the kitten through […]
Can the FAS send a footballer for polygraph testing with the CPIB?
According to an article by the Monitor Singapore (TMSG), a Singapore national footballer was recently randomly selected for a polygraph test, conducted by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) at the Lekong Bahru headquarters, following the 2023 Southeast Asian Games. Despite there being no evidence or indications of wrongdoing, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) […]
What to do if I am involved in a traffic accident with a road cyclist?
April 20, 2023
In an article with Today Online, Chooi Jing Yen explained about the possibility of legal action arising from a collision between a cyclist and a motor vehicle. After a recent incident along Upper Thomson Road involving two groups of cyclists that resulted in a man being hospitalised, questions about riding etiquette and the safety of […]
Making a meaningful impact in diverse ways at Eugene Thuraisingam LLP
March 27, 2023
In an article published in The Business Times on 22 March 2023 titled “Making Meaningful Impact In Diverse Ways,” five companies were featured for their values, mission and corporate purpose. Amongst these was Eugene Thuraisingam LLP. Eugene Thuraisingam LLP was conferred the Champions of Good Award in 2022. This highlights our commitment to making meaningful […]
What is the difference between murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder?
March 3, 2023
In a recent interview with Channel News Asia, Chooi Jing Yen explained the differences between murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. In the past week, two people accused of murder had their charges reduced to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. This prompted Channel News Asia to produce a feature article to explain […]
A closer look at the offence of Obstruction of Justice in Singapore (Section 204A Penal Code)
August 29, 2022
In an interview with CNA, Chooi Jing Yen shared his views on the offence of Obstructing Justice in Singapore, found in Section 204A of the Penal Code. He also shared how the law may affect tip-offs about police raids and traffic offences. 1. The Offence of Obstruction of Justice in Singapore Section 204A of the […]
