Posts written by Ang Yu Jia

Ang Yu Jia

Yu Jia is a student studying law at Singapore Management University. She finds deep meaning in being able to apply the law in everyday situations. She hopes to inspire and touch lives of people from all walks of life with the knowledge and skills gained from studying law.

All you need to know about political asylum

by Ang Yu Jia / February 27, 2017

Amos Yee returned to the media forefront in late December last year when he was reported to have sought political asylum in the United States of America (“US”). This article sets out to explain what political asylum is and its legal consequences. What is Political Asylum? A person can qualify…