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This year, the UKSLSS launched a new blog. Here you will be able to find all the information you need to become a lawyer in Singapore, keep up with legal developments, hear insights from our professionals, and many more!

May 13
3 min

Redefining Criminal Legal Aid in Singapore with the Public Defender's Office

By Sia Xinyu https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/how-new-public-defenders-office-differ-lawsoc-criminal-legal-aid-scheme-1866531 What...

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The significance of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act

Sarah Lok

May 10
4 min

The significance of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act

By Pyari Chopra https://www.europeansanctions.com/2022/05/redress-ukacc-publish-anti-corruption-sanctions-report/ Adapted from:...

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Tribunal dismisses appeal for disclosure of Whitehall submissions on Judicial Review and Courts Bill

Sarah Lok

May 6
2 min

Tribunal dismisses appeal for disclosure of Whitehall submissions on Judicial Review and Courts Bill

By Lee Xuanyi https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/blogs/westminster-update-government-drops-statutory-presumption-from-judicial-review-a...

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Future of Data Regulation: UK Online Safety Bill and UK Transfer Risk Assessment

Sarah Lok

May 2
2 min

Future of Data Regulation: UK Online Safety Bill and UK Transfer Risk Assessment

By Wei Heng Tan https://static.endpointprotector.com/blog/2021/01/blog-data-protection-regulations-world_1200x628px.png UK Online Safety...

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Sarah Lok

Apr 29
3 min

White Paper on Women's Development

By Neal Kok https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/25-action-plans-from-the-white-paper-on-singapore-womens-development On 28 March 2022,...

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Regulation of digital assets: proposals and minutes from Bank of England and more

Sarah Lok

Apr 25
2 min

Regulation of digital assets: proposals and minutes from Bank of England and more

By Wei Heng Tan https://www.unidroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DIGITAL-ASSETS-AND-PRIVATE-LAW-PROJECT.jpg) What is meant by a...

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Race Against Time: Ending the 6-month Limit to Report Common Assault Offences in a Domestic Context

Sarah Lok

Apr 25
2 min

Race Against Time: Ending the 6-month Limit to Report Common Assault Offences in a Domestic Context

By Sia Xinyu https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/05/limit-assault-domestic-abuse-victims What is the current “six-month...

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SLAPPs and Libel Lawsuits: Insufficient Protection for Journalists?

Sarah Lok

Apr 18
3 min

SLAPPs and Libel Lawsuits: Insufficient Protection for Journalists?

By Joshua Ng https://media.istockphoto.com/vectors/lawsuit-court-documents-vector-id1285497344?k=20&m=1285497344&s=612x612&w=0&h=wWuPobWu...

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Corporatisation of NTUC: Out with the Red (tape), in with the Green?

Sarah Lok

Apr 18
2 min

Corporatisation of NTUC: Out with the Red (tape), in with the Green?

By Joshua Ng https://unsplash.com/photos/WmsFE6YhYIM The National Trade Unions Congress Income (“Income”) recently announced its decision...

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Binance Asia withdraws cryptocurrency services application in Singapore

Sarah Lok

Apr 15
2 min

Binance Asia withdraws cryptocurrency services application in Singapore

By Nicholas Clark https://blockworks.co/binance-asia-will-end-service-in-singapore/ Binance Asia Services, the Singapore unit of...

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Recent applications of POFMA related to Covid-19

Sarah Lok

Apr 11
3 min

Recent applications of POFMA related to Covid-19

By Neal Kok https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pofma-covid-19-cheah-kit-sun-goh-meng-seng-2345141 Since the outbreak of Covid-19,...

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CPS Revisits Guidance on 'Mercy Killings'

Sarah Lok

Apr 8
3 min

CPS Revisits Guidance on 'Mercy Killings'

By Christelle Sim https://humanists.uk/2022/01/18/cps-consults-on-showing-compassion-in-cases-of-mercy-killings/ On 14 January 2022, the...

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Who wins in an IP Lawsuit? M&S, Aldi and Copycat Products

Sarah Lok

Apr 4
2 min

Who wins in an IP Lawsuit? M&S, Aldi and Copycat Products

By Joshua Ng https://unsplash.com/photos/Oxl_KBNqxGA Marks and Spencer recently announced that it would be suing Aldi for IP...

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National Security and Investment Act: Too Soon?

Sarah Lok

Apr 1
2 min

National Security and Investment Act: Too Soon?

By Joshua Ng https://unsplash.com/photos/yekGLpc3vro The UK’s National Security and Investment Act 2021 came into force on January 4,...

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UK to drop demand that the ECJ is removed as the ultimate arbiter of Northern Ireland trade rules

Sarah Lok

Mar 28
2 min

UK to drop demand that the ECJ is removed as the ultimate arbiter of Northern Ireland trade rules

By Nicholas Clark https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-59691427 Following disputes over post-Brexit trading relations with the...

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Sarah Lok

Mar 25
3 min

The New Rules of Court 2021

By Christelle Sim https://www.inhousecommunity.com/article/singapore-ready-become-global-arbitration-hub/ Singapore is today a leading...

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UK's temporary suspension of competition law in the oil industry

Sarah Lok

Mar 21
2 min

UK's temporary suspension of competition law in the oil industry

By Alexander Lee https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/uk-suspends-competition-law-to-get-petrol-to-forecourts/ A fuel shortage in the UK in...

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Caution Advised: Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the UK

Sarah Lok

Mar 18
2 min

Caution Advised: Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the UK

By Joshua Ng https://unsplash.com/photos/2_K82gx9Uk8 HSBC and NatWest were recently fined £64 million [1] and £265 million [2]...

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Sarah Lok

Mar 16
3 min

Arbitration and Anti-Suit Injunctions

By Christelle Sim https://law.asia/seat-arbitration-enforcement-awards/ The Singapore High Court issued a landmark decision on...

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E-scooters and the Law: UK and Singapore

Sarah Lok

Mar 14
1 min

E-scooters and the Law: UK and Singapore

By Lee Xuan Yi https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/lawyer-demands-e-scooter-reform-as-illegal-rider-makes-injury-claim/5111092.article A...

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Welcome to the UKSLSS Blog!

This year, the UKSLSS launched a new blog. Here you will be able to find all the information you need to become a lawyer in Singapore, keep up with legal developments, hear insights from our professionals, and many more!

Redefining Criminal Legal Aid in Singapore with the Public Defender's Office

The significance of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act

Tribunal dismisses appeal for disclosure of Whitehall submissions on Judicial Review and Courts Bill

Future of Data Regulation: UK Online Safety Bill and UK Transfer Risk Assessment

White Paper on Women's Development

Regulation of digital assets: proposals and minutes from Bank of England and more

Race Against Time: Ending the 6-month Limit to Report Common Assault Offences in a Domestic Context

SLAPPs and Libel Lawsuits: Insufficient Protection for Journalists?

Corporatisation of NTUC: Out with the Red (tape), in with the Green?

Binance Asia withdraws cryptocurrency services application in Singapore

Recent applications of POFMA related to Covid-19

CPS Revisits Guidance on 'Mercy Killings'

Who wins in an IP Lawsuit? M&S, Aldi and Copycat Products

National Security and Investment Act: Too Soon?

UK to drop demand that the ECJ is removed as the ultimate arbiter of Northern Ireland trade rules

The New Rules of Court 2021

UK's temporary suspension of competition law in the oil industry

Caution Advised: Anti-Money Laundering Regulations in the UK

Arbitration and Anti-Suit Injunctions

E-scooters and the Law: UK and Singapore

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