Singapore News - Those receiving criminal legal aid are no longer allowed to enter casinos and jackpot rooms here, or access their Singapore Pools betting account while they receive representation. The new rule, which came into force on April 1, affects accused persons receiving defence aid. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Singapore News - A disciplinary tribunal will re-hear the case against lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean, after he told the Court of Three Judges on April 1 that he will now take the stand to testify in his defence. In 2023, the tribunal, appointed by the Chief Justice in 2021,. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Singapore News - Two lawyers have been found guilty of attempting to obstruct the course of justice after a trial. Lawyer Wee Hong Shern had sent another lawyer, Ong Peng Boon, who was then his direct supervisor, a text message relating to contraband cigarettes in May 2019. After. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Singapore News - A former lawyer who misappropriated nearly $480,000 that three clients had entrusted to him was sentenced to three years and 11 months’ jail on Jan 25. Gurdaib Singh Pala Singh, 70, committed the offences between 2011 and 2016. Even though he was struck off. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Singapore News - Prosecutors handling cases involving the death penalty are scheduled for mandatory check-ins with an in-house psychologist, in an initiative by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to support its officers’ mental well-being. Attorney-General Lucien Wong highlighted. Read more at www.tnp.sg