A bill amending the Armed Forces Act was passed by Parliament on 21 May. The bill provides for the deployment of the Army in case a “relevant event”, including a terrorist attack, occurs, could occur or is likely to occur. In such circumstances, the armed forces are granted powers to arrest, search and detain.
The ICJ today announced it is observing the trial of Dr Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party, for compliance with international fair trial standards. (more…)
The ICJ stated that the Singapore leadership’s ongoing use of defamation proceedings to silence opponents seriously undermined the rule of law. (more…)
The purpose of the Review is to focus attention on the problems in regard to which lawyers can make their contribution to society in their respective areas of influence and to provide them with the necessary information and data. (more…)
The ICJ has urged the government of Singapore to bring to trial or release the nine persons detained under the Internal Security Act without charge or trial on 19 April 1988. (more…)
The ICJ visited Singapore to investigate and report on the detentions under the Internal Security Act of a total of 22 men and women accused of participating in a ‘Marxist conspiracy’ to overthrow the Singapore government. (more…)
