SINGAPORE: The Attorney-General’s Chambers ( AGC ) on Monday ( Feb 17 ) warned the public against making unfounded allegations against the judiciary after Workers ‘ Party chief Pritam Singh was fined for lying to a parliamentary committee.
” While we regard the government’s right to post on judge decisions, members of the public should refrain from making false claims against the court or trial”, the AGC said in a statement, adding that there have been net comments following the court’s judgment in Singh’s case.  ,
AGC claimed that intentionally publishing comments containing unsubstantiated allegations and making suggestions of partiality toward the judiciary may be considered contempt of court under the Administration of Justice ( Protection ) Act 2016 ( AGC).
” There have been numerous instances in the past where well-known social figures have been charged,” according to the report.
” The trial takes its quest to uphold the rule of law really, regardless of an accused child’s status or place, “it added.  ,
AGC urged the general public to engage in” creative debate” while keeping the legal system and the fundamental principles of justice that guide the country in mind.  ,