Understanding Singapore Criminal Law: Actus Reus

Understanding Singapore Criminal Law: Actus Reus

Balakrishnan S and another v Public Prosecutor (2005) In the case of Balakrishnan S and another v Public Prosecutor (2005), Warrant Officer (WO) Balakrishnan and Captain (CPT) Pandiaraj were charged in their respective roles as course commander and supervising officer...
Police Interrogations: Threats, Inducements and Promises

Police Interrogations: Threats, Inducements and Promises

In 2008, Parliament debated if police interrogations should be videotaped. It was suggested that by videotaping police interviews, any abuse of the accused persons by the police would be prevented. In dismissing the need to have police interviews videotaped, Associate...
An Overview to Bail in Singapore

An Overview to Bail in Singapore

A bail is a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial. Moreover, the release is effected when a surety (a person who takes responsibility for another’s performance, e.g. their appearance in court) deposits a sum of money to secure the attendance of the...
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