COVID-19-related Laws and Regulations In Singapore
April 13, 2020
Our partner, Chooi Jing Yen was approached by CNA for his comments on the speed and urgency of Coronavirus-related laws in Singapore.
COVID-19: Experts View on Singapore’s Safe Distancing Laws
March 28, 2020
This article shares shares Jing Yen’s views on Singapore’s safe distancing regulations against Covid-19.
Can legal proceedings continue without the attendance of the litigant?
January 23, 2020
This article shares Suang’s comments as to whether legal proceedings can continue without the attendance of the litigant.
First Exclusion Order Issued by the Community Dispute Resolution Tribunal
January 20, 2020
This article shares that exclusion orders are made as a last resort – when it is ‘just and equitable’.
Absconding Whilst on Bail Is a Criminal Offence in Singapore
December 15, 2019
This article shares an incident where an accused person jumping bail because he had forgotten a court date and a warrant of arrest was issued.
Section 377A of the Penal Code – Hearings concluded
November 21, 2019
The cases brought by 3 plaintiffs against the constitutionality of section 377A of the Penal Code concluded on Wednesday.
Arguments for the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code
November 18, 2019
This article shares that the legal team is representing Mr Ong in his application to review the constitutionality of Section 377A of the Penal Code.
Application to review the constitutionality of section 377A of the Penal Code
November 13, 2019
Section 377A of the Penal Code is an absurd law and discriminatory if we can prove that homosexuality is a natural variant.
Public Assembly in Singapore under Public Order Act
November 8, 2019
Jing Yen said that it is easy to run afoul of the Public Order Act because public assembly is defined quite broadly in Singapore.
Parliamentary motion on Workers’ Party MPs issue
November 6, 2019
This article shares that the WP MPs are under no legal obligation to recuse themselves. Recusal is generally justified if someone has a personal interest in a a matter.
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) – Parking spat
November 3, 2019
This article will explain the scope of the Protection from Harassment Act, in this context, is framed broadly enough to cover most of what the netizens have done so far.
LGBTQ Community is Protected under Amendments to MRHA
October 15, 2019
This article shares that the LGBTQ community is protected under the amendments to Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act.
