ICJ condemns parody of justice in Singapore
The ICJ stated that the Singapore leadership’s ongoing use of defamation proceedings to silence opponents seriously undermined the rule of law.
Detention without trial in Singapore
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.
ICJ mission to Singapore dismisses allegations of ‘Marxist conspiracy’
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.
Hijacking of Aircraft and Protection of Aircraft and International Airports Act (1978, 1996)
The Act contains 11 Articles, covering Short title Interpretation Hijacking Violence against passengers or crew Destroying, damaging or endangering safety of aircraft Other acts endangering or likely to endanger safety of aircraft Endangering safety at aerodromes...Recent News
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