Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh found guilty of lying under oath
Singapore's Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, has been found guilty of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The district court's decision means Singh, the secretary general of the Workers' Party, faces a potential fine or jail term, which could disqualify him from holding parliamentary office for five years if the penalty exceeds S$10,000 or a year in jail.
The case originates from false statements made to parliament by former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan in 2021. Singh was charged with giving false evidence during committee hearings in December 2021, where he testified about urging Khan to clarify her untruths. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has yet to announce the date for the next election, which must be held by November 23, adding further significance to the outcome of Singh's sentencing.
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Singapore's Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, has been found guilty of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The district court's decision means Singh, the secretary general of the Workers' Party, faces a potential fine or jail term, which could disqualify him from holding parliamentary office for five years if the penalty exceeds S$10,000 or a year in jail.
The case originates from false statements made to parliament by former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan in 2021. Singh was charged with giving false evidence during committee hearings in December 2021, where he testified about urging Khan to clarify her untruths. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has yet to announce the date for the next election, which must be held by November 23, adding further significance to the outcome of Singh's sentencing.
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