In a written parliamentary reply on 8 September 2026, Senior Minister and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said that Singapore is open to considering chemical castration for sexual offenders if there is clear evidence that it would reduce sexual offending. However, the Government’s position is that the evidence on…
Singapore’s political salaries have recently undergone their first substantive review since the framework was introduced in 2011. On 8 September 2026, the Government announced its response to the 2026 Review of Salaries for Political Appointment Holders and Members of Parliament. The Government accepted the independent Review Committee’s recommendations to update…
A waste of precious judicial time and resources at best, and a potential miscarriage of justice at worst. These were the words of Justice S Mohan, who ordered two lawyers to each pay $5,000 in personal costs for citing fictitious authorities that were likely generated by AI in court. Singapore…
Singapore motorists will face a significantly stricter demerit points regime from 1 January 2027, following the government’s announcement of major changes to the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS), commonly known as the demerit points system. Among the most significant changes are a lower threshold for suspending/revoking a driving licence and…
Singapore has introduced two new road traffic offences aimed at addressing particularly dangerous forms of driving: Purposeful endangerment using a vehicle causing death or grievous hurt Driving after consuming controlled drugs, intoxicating substances or psychoactive substances These changes form part of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which was passed…
In early July 2026, the government proposed changes to Singapore’s road traffic laws that would: Make it an offence to simply hold a mobile phone while driving Significantly reduce the legal alcohol limits for motorists Enhance the penalties for dangerous or careless driving while drink-driving Impose harsher penalties for dangerous…
On 5 May 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a series of new clinical guidelines marking a significant shift in its approach to treating youths with gender dysphoria. The guidelines adopt a cautious stance regarding medical intervention, banning hormonal and surgical treatment for those under the age of 18…
Singapore has taken a major step in strengthening its legal framework for online safety. On 5 November 2025, Parliament passed the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill, a landmark legislation targeting the rise of online harms. The Bill introduced new measures to strengthen online safety and protect Singaporeans from online…
When news of the Megan Khung case broke in 2020, the headlines gripped the nation, marking it as one of the most horrific child abuse cases Singapore had ever heard. The four-year-old was viciously abused by her mother and her boyfriend for more than a year, before she was killed…
A common question that arises when a loved one passes away is whether a probate lawyer needs to be appointed for the probate process. While many executors and administrators choose to engage a probate lawyer, particularly where the estate is complex, it is not mandatory to do so. Eligible individuals…
