In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), MP Gerald Giam requested for more details from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on its criteria for designating individuals as politically significant persons (PSPs). He cited the example of Mr Philip Chan, who had shown susceptibility to be influenced by foreign actors and a willi
In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), Speaker Seah Kian Peng dealt with the expenditure estimates for the Ministry of Law. Following that, MP Murali Pillai told the House that Singapore is facing stiffer competition as a global legal hub. He asked about MinLaw’s plans to ensure that the country maintains its position a
MP Rachel Ong said there is still room for improvement in how the Government communicates the underlying considerations of foreign policy to the public. In Parliament on Thursday (Feb 29), she asked how the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to engage Singaporeans on foreign policy.
Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam reiterated Singapore’s tough stance on cannabis, which has become the drug of choice for new abusers aged under 30.
The Public Defender’s Office (PDO) has helped more than 300 cases in court, in nine months since it was introduced in December 2022. At the same time, applications to the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) fell significantly. MP Derrick Goh pointed to these as indications that the PDO is playing an increasing role in S