Law Society says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh

The Law Society of Singapore is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh, according to a spokesperson. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – The Law Society of Singapore was required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a spokesperson said on March 13.

The Straits Times had reported on March 12 that Mr Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.

Responding to queries from ST, the Law Society spokesperson said the proceedings were initiated on March 4 in compliance with the Legal Profession Act.

This was based on information received from the Attorney-General’s Chambers that Mr Singh had been convicted of offences involving “fraud or dishonesty”, the spokesperson said.

Under the Act, the Law Society must, without further direction, apply to the court for disciplinary action to be taken against a regulated legal practitioner who has been convicted of an offence involving fraud and dishonesty.

The possible sanctions include being struck off the rolls, a financial penalty of up to $100,000, and a censure.