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 […]
Foreign Domestic Worker in Singapore Acquitted of 10 Charges
October 31, 2020
This article shares the acquittal of a foreign domestic worker in Singapore, who faced 10 criminal charges that had been brought against her for theft.
COVID-19 and Singapore Criminal Law
June 3, 2020
This article discusses the disclosure of Prosecution Witnesses’ Investigative Statements in light of increasing delays to trials caused by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Ouster Clauses and Immunity Clauses
May 18, 2020
This article shares the case that established that s33B(4) of the Misuse of Drugs Act did not oust the courts’ full supervisory jurisdiction to review the Public Prosecutor’s exercise of power under s33B(2)(b).
Do Lies in Police Statements Necessarily Indicate a Guilty Conscience? The Court of Appeal Made History by Agreeing to Review Ilechukwu’s Conviction after a Concluded Appeal
May 10, 2020
This article shares that the Court for the first time re-opened a concluded criminal case on the basis of fresh psychiatric evidence probative of our client’s innocence.
When is an act rash?
April 19, 2020
This article explores what it means for an act to be “’rash’, as opposed to merely ‘negligent’ for traffic offences.
First Drug Convict to Escape Gallows Under Amended Misuse of Drugs Act
April 17, 2020
This article shares the case where Dinesh was re-sentenced to life imprisonment due to his role as a mere courier and mental condition.
The Extent of an Accused Person’s Right to Statements and Disclosure of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: Are the Current Rules Fair?
February 14, 2020
This article discusses the Criminal Case Disclosure Conference regime, Kadar rules and duty to disclose evidence prior to trial.
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.
This Side of the Fence: #2 – The Client
December 12, 2019
This article shares the perspectives of a criminal defence lawyer on the importance of the statements given by an accused person.
Criminal Procedure Code – Standing down Charges
November 25, 2019
This article will explain the definition of standing down charges and its statutory basis in Criminal Procedure 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.
