RESIGN CALLS TO RESIGN
Mr. Chia’s remarks on the now-deleted LinkedIn post also sparked calls for him to withdraw from other legal practice. His status is no longer accessible on the social media platform.
The problem, according to TSMP Law Corporation joint handling partner Stefanie Yuen Thio, went beyond” just comment on a criminal situation.”
” I’m disgusted by this perspective from someone who holds the position of a head of the club. I ask him to reveal himself to the legitimate fraternity, both men and women. He may step downward from the Council of the Law Society, Mr. Thio said,” Absorpt an appropriate reason.”
Similar sentiments have been echoed by notable attorneys, including criminal defense attorney Shashi Nathan of Withers KhattarWong. Clarence Lun, a prosecutor for Fervent Chambers, is one of the people who have demanded that Mr. Chia resign from his position with the Law Society.
Mr. Shanmugam criticized Mr. Chia and said he was” amazed” by his remarks in a Facebook post on Monday.
Despite the High Court finding the victim” an exceedingly convincing witness” whose proof was “internally and publicly consistent,” the minister claimed that Mr. Chia was suggesting that the sufferer in Panfilov’s case” should not be believed.”
While the minister acknowledged that Mr. Chia had “expressed his private views,” he even took note of his location within the Law Society.
According to Mr. Shanmugam, “my problem is that some individuals might really believe that the views he has expressed reflect the conventions in Singapore. And I’m concerned about the impact his declaration might have on other patients. ”
He added that lawyers, especially those in senior positions, must be mindful when making statements that “minimise or dismiss victims ‘ concerns, ” as that could “disproportionately impact others” who may not then be willing to report what transpired.
The practice of blaming and shameful patients is unacceptable. Additionally, the chancellor remarked,” Misogyny should not have any spot in our world.”
Mr. Chia responded to CNA’s questions on Monday by saying: ” As a criminal lawyer, my intention was not to blame anyone, but to highlight the value of contextual knowledge, both to protect against assault and to prevent behavior that could be misinterpreted later.
My remarks were intended to spur discussion about how people can better protect themselves in social settings. This does not involve shifting duty, but rather understanding the risks in the real world. “