Singapore court struck Pritam Singh off lawyer rolls after conviction
Why it matters: The Workers’ Party chief remains an MP, but the ruling strips him of his status as a non-practising lawyer.
Why it matters: The Workers’ Party chief remains an MP, but the ruling strips him of his status as a non-practising lawyer.
What's new: The party also pushed minimum retrenchment benefits and a special innovation zone around NTU.
What's next: Singapore's Court of Three Judges will hear the case Aug. 13 and can disbar, suspend or fine him up to S$100,000.
Why it matters: Parliament said the legal time limit under the PPIPA has expired, closing its side of the Raeesah Khan saga.
What's next: A three-judge court can strike him off, suspend him for up to five years, fine him up to S$100,000 or censure him.
What’s next: Leader of the House Indranee Rajah is set to give a determination tied to findings from the Raeesah Khan case.