Posts Tagged ‘ mandatory death penalty ’

Road justice beyond doubt…

July 27, 2010
Road justice beyond doubt…

Singapore has came up with some truly brilliant ideas along the years. The Internal Security Act, the Merlion, the SM, the MM… the list probably runs deeper than our drains.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Public Admin, Society | 5 Comments »

Cabinet should not usurp Elected President’s Constitutional powers

July 12, 2010
Cabinet should not usurp Elected President’s Constitutional powers

According to the Attorney General, the President of Singapore does not have a discretion over the mandatory death penalty. This flies directly in the face of the Constitution which confers the power of clemency on the Elected President himself.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Politics, Public Admin | 3 Comments »

Death penalty serves no demonstrable criminal justice purpose, says international NGO

May 14, 2010
Death penalty serves no demonstrable criminal justice purpose, says international NGO

Singapore’s decision to maintain mandatory death penalty for Yong Vui Kong criticised by the International Harm Reduction Association.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Public Admin, Society | 4 Comments »


User Login