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ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

ADV: Criminal Justice Forum: Discovery to Even the Playing Field

<For members only> In this second Criminal Justice Forum, Justice Aedit Abdullah will deliver a keynote address on the evolving disclosure obligations by the Prosecution. A panel discussion will also explore topics which includes court expectations regarding discovery obligations and unused disclosed evidence by the Defence. 

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New digital platform allowing banks to exchange information on suspicious customers launched

New digital platform allowing banks to exchange information on suspicious customers launched

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said legislation which set out the legal basis and safeguards for such sharing also comes into effect on April 1.

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A Guide to Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia

This update provides an overview of the renewable energy landscape in the region and certain salient legal and regulatory issues affecting the development and deployment of RE in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Taking security over cryptoassets

The issue of taking security over cryptoassets comes to the force in the financing of cryptoasset investment, as Singapore looks to address the associated money laundering and terrorism financing risks. This update takes a brief look at the position of the Singapore courts in the treatment of cryptoassets as property.

MHA clarifies proposal to give police more power to apprehend mentally ill suspects; mental health experts concerned

MHA clarifies proposal to give police more power to apprehend mentally ill suspects; mental health experts concerned

A new law has been drafted to clarify and expand what police officers can do when apprehending people with mental health conditions. Mental health experts expressed concern that this new law would perpetuate negative stereotypes and lead to wrongful apprehension.

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Apex court reserves decision on woman's appeal against Muslim status

The Federal Court in Putrajaya has reserved its decision on the appeal brought by a 37-year-old woman seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated her Muslim status.

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Wong Poon Kay v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 91

Criminal Law — Complicity ; Criminal Law — Offences

Law Society of Singapore v Ezekiel Peter Latimer [2024] SGHC 90

Legal Profession — Conflict of interest
Couple fight over ‘windfall’ from BTO flat in Tampines

Couple fight over ‘windfall’ from BTO flat in Tampines

Court orders man to transfer flat to ex-wife, saying needs of the kids living with her are important.

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Renewing ‘last resort’ law that allows detention of criminal suspects without trial

Renewing ‘last resort’ law that allows detention of criminal suspects without trial

Act has been used in cases where witnesses refuse to provide evidence for fear of reprisal.

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Lawyer struck off rolls for ‘pattern of offensive conduct which pointed to a character defect’

Lawyer struck off rolls for ‘pattern of offensive conduct which pointed to a character defect’

Mr Peter Ezekiel, who was called to the Bar in May 1996, had been suspended from practice since 2019.

Seatrium’s two former executives, including CEO, charged with bribery involving more than S$20 million in Brazil

Seatrium’s two former executives, including CEO, charged with bribery involving more than S$20 million in Brazil

Ex-CEO Wong Weng Sun and then Jurong Shipyard senior general manager Lee Fook Kang face five charges each.

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