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 […]
On Section 377A’s Repeal, the Current Definition of Marriage in the Women’s Charter & Constitutional Amendments
August 22, 2022
Chooi Jing Yen shares his thoughts on the repeal of Section 377A, the impact, if any, of such repeal on the “sanctity of marriage”, the current legal definition of marriage in the Women’s Charter, and proposed constitutional amendments with the South China Morning Post 1. Recap of National Day Rally 2022: 377A’s Repeal & Proposed […]
Presumption of Knowledge – section 18(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act
May 27, 2022
Ramadass Punnusammy, who was represented by Eugene Thuraisingam and Johannes Hadi, has been acquitted by the Honourable Court of Appeal.
K Kannan’s lifetime ban lifted after 26 years
March 17, 2022
FAS Council has decided to lift K Kannan’s lifetime ban. K Kannan, a Singaporean footballing legend and winner of the Golden Boot in the 1987 Malaysian League, was represented by Eugene Thuraisingam LLP.
Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt
March 4, 2022
Our client has been acquitted of murder of a 4-year-old and convicted on a lesser charge for voluntary causing grievous hurt – s 325 of the Penal Code.
Ex-national footballer K Kannan appeals against lifetime ban
August 17, 2021
This article shares the fifth attempt of the former footballer’s appeal against Football Association of Singapore to uplift his lifetime ban.
Acquittal of Outrage of Modesty/ Molest Offences
August 16, 2021
This article shares a case of a doctor who was acquitted of all the molest charges after the prosecution considered the evidence as well as our representations.
Neighbourly disputes in Singapore
May 2, 2021
In this article, Joel shares his comments on what the residents with nuisance neighbours can do to resolve their neighbourly disputes in Singapore.
Transparency of the Criminal Justice System in Singapore
April 26, 2021
This article shares Jing Yen’s thoughts on the rationale behind having an open justice system, which does not provide for an accused person’s identity to be hidden during ongoing criminal proceedings in Singapore.
Defamation laws in Singapore – Explained
March 26, 2021
This article explains the definition of defamation laws in Singapore, when can someone be sued for defamation and how to avoid running afoul of defamation laws when sharing an article on social media.
Unmasking the Champion in Pro Bono Legal Work
February 24, 2021
This article unmasks the champion in pro bono legal work, Eugene, having recently been conferred the Pro Bono Ambassador Award 2020.
Drug Trafficking Landmark Court Case in Singapore
December 20, 2020
This article shares Eugene’s comments with the Straits Times on one of the most high-profile landmark court cases in Singapore in 2020.
