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In Singapore, the legal scene is alive,
With news of corruption, discrimination, and a businessman’s dive.
The PCA holds citizens accountable for crimes abroad,
While new laws protect against workplace discrimination, a positive applaud.
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Here are some news articles from the Singapore Law Watch.
Lim Oon Kuin is accused of cheating HSBC by forging a contract for the sale of oil between Hin Leong Trading and Unipec. Unipec’s deputy general manager denied receiving an email containing the contract. [link]
Singapore’s PCA applies to citizens who commit corruption offences abroad, including abettors. Silence or wilful blindness to corruption can be interpreted as approval or knowledge of wrongdoing. The Attorney-General exercises prosecutorial discretion. Cooperation and full disclosure are the best strategies for those under investigation. [link]
Singapore is introducing new laws to counter workplace discrimination, which will protect against the most commonly reported grounds of discrimination. The legislation will provide clear legal terms on what is and what is not considered discrimination, particularly in the workplace, and allow younger workers to enter the workforce with confidence. [link]