The Law Society of Singapore is applying to have Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh struck off the rolls of advocates and solicitors [1].
This move could end the legal career of one of Singapore's most prominent opposition figures, potentially impacting his professional standing and public role. The application follows a conviction for giving false evidence under oath [1], [3].
Singh is a practicing lawyer and the leader of the Workers' Party [1]. The Law Society said it is pursuing this action because Singh was convicted of lying while under oath [2], [3]. Striking a lawyer off the rolls is the most severe disciplinary action available, as it prohibits the individual from practicing law in the jurisdiction.
The matter will be heard before a Court of Three Judges in the High Court [1], [2]. This judicial panel is tasked with determining whether the conduct of the lawyer warrants removal from the professional register to maintain the integrity of the legal system.
A disciplinary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13 [1]. The court will review the specifics of the conviction and the Law Society's application to ensure the standards of the legal profession are upheld [2].
Because the case involves a high-profile political figure, the proceedings are expected to draw significant public attention. The outcome will depend on the court's assessment of the gravity of the false evidence provided during the previous legal proceedings [1], [3].
“The Law Society of Singapore is applying to have Pritam Singh struck off the rolls of advocates and solicitors”
The application to strike Pritam Singh from the legal rolls represents a critical intersection of law and politics in Singapore. If the High Court grants the request, Singh would lose his professional credentials as a lawyer, which may carry significant symbolic and practical weight for the Workers' Party and the broader opposition movement. The decision will likely be viewed as a litmus test for the judicial system's handling of professional misconduct when it involves a high-ranking political leader.
