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Human rights lawyer M Ravi faces charges of assault and disorderly conduct

Prominent human rights lawyer M Ravi, currently serving a five-year suspension, is accused of slapping a man and engaging in disorderly behavior. The charges relate to an incident near an MRT station, and Mr Ravi, who has a history of bipolar disorder, is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

Amnesty International condemns Singapore Govt’s crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression ahead of elections

Amnesty International strongly criticizes Singapore’s government for intensifying efforts to silence human rights defenders and curtail freedom of expression ahead of the upcoming elections. The persecution of activists, attacks on lawyers defending death row inmates, and the introduction of restrictive legislation have raised concerns about the erosion of fundamental rights. Amnesty International calls on the government to halt the crackdown and uphold freedom of expression and fair trial for all individuals in Singapore.

UIA-IROL condemns suspension of human rights lawyer M Ravi, urges Singapore to uphold rule of law

UIA-IROL condemned the suspension of Singaporean human rights lawyer M Ravi, calling it a grave violation of UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers. The organization expressed concern over the chilling effect of disciplinary proceedings, urging the Law Society of Singapore to review its practices and implement a moratorium on all disciplinary proceedings pending such a review.

Conflict of interest in Tangaraju’s case raises questions about Singapore’s legal system

Singapore executed Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, on Wednesday despite international appeals to halt the execution and review its use of capital punishment. Concerns were raised about the fairness of Tangaraju’s trial after human rights lawyer Mr M Ravi revealed a potential conflict of interest. In a Facebook post on Thursday evening, Mr Ravi expressed horror at discovering that Justice Steven Chong, who presided over Tangaraju’s appeal on Tuesday, was also the Attorney General (AG) when Tangaraju was charged on 19th May 2014. Justice Chong assumed the position of AG between 25 June 2012 to 24 June 2014. This apparent conflict of interest or appearance of biasness raises serious concerns about the fairness of the trial, as well as questions about the correct legal procedure. Mr Ravi stated in his Facebook post, “This is a travesty of justice. This is precisely the reason why a lawyer needs to be present at all stages. It is tragic that not only Tangaraju had no counsel but also did not even have a hearing where Steven J had dismissed the case summarily on Tuesday. We need answers.” The lack of legal counsel, interpreter, and circumstantial evidence against Tangaraju added to the troubling aspects of the case. Despite pleas for clemency, the execution proceeded, marking the 12th since last year.

Human rights lawyer M Ravi urges Singaporeans to speak out against Tangaraju Suppiah’s execution

Human rights lawyer M Ravi has called on Singaporeans to speak out against the impending execution of Tangaraju Suppiah, a Singaporean convicted and sentenced to death in 2018 for abetting by conspiracy to traffic 1,017.9g of cannabis. In a Facebook live video, Ravi highlighted several troubling aspects of Tangaraju’s case, including his lack of access to an interpreter and legal counsel during his trial. Ravi also pointed out that Tangaraju did not have access to counsel when his statements were taken, and he suggested that Tangaraju’s case was indicative of broader issues within Singapore’s legal system. Ravi called on Singaporean society to speak out against the execution and argued that it was incumbent on all citizens to stand together to end the practice of the death penalty. He further stressed that the execution would not bring any closure and would be meaningless as the death penalty does not deter drug trafficking. Ravi called on Singaporeans to write to their MPs or the ministers, even the Prime Minister, to stop the execution. Tangaraju’s execution is scheduled to take place on 26 April.

Singaporean activist and human rights lawyer raise concerns over impending execution amid troubling case detail

Singaporean activist Kokila Annamalai took to Facebook to express her concerns about the scheduled execution of Tangaraju Suppiah, who was convicted for abetting an attempt to traffic cannabis into Singapore. Annamalai argued that Suppiah was sentenced to the mandatory death penalty despite never handling the drugs he was convicted of trafficking. She also highlighted that Suppiah was denied a Tamil interpreter and legal representation during his police interrogation. Human rights lawyer M Ravi, who represented Suppiah in the past, called for reform in the legal system, emphasizing the vulnerability of the poor and marginalized in death penalty cases.

Over 1 million European lawyers stand in solidarity with M Ravi, petition Singapore President to revoke suspension

The President of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), Panagiotis Perakis, has written a letter to the President of Singapore, Mdm Halimah Yacob, expressing concerns over the recent suspension of human rights lawyer Mr M. Ravi and petitioning her to do everything in her power to address the unjust suspension against him. The CCBE represents the bars and law societies of 46 countries and over 1 million European lawyers. They place great emphasis on respect for human rights and the rule of law, and are particularly concerned with the situation of human rights defenders around the world. CCBE urges President Halimah to drop the charges against Mr Ravi, citing the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers. Commenting on the letter by CCBE, Mr Ravi said that he is glad to have received the support and solidarity of over 1 million lawyers across Europe on his unjust suspension. “I urge lawyers in Singapore to stand up for their rights as the confidence in the Bar is being eroded with the profession being cowed into fear.”

M Ravi — From S$6k fine to 5 years suspension

The Law Society of Singapore has imposed a maximum five-year suspension on lawyer M Ravi for improper conduct, citing his lack of respect for key legal institutions and his baseless allegations. Teo Soh Lung voiced her opinion on how the judgment raises concerns about stifling free speech and expression and the overprotection of legal institutions.

NGOs in Asia Pacific show solidarity with M Ravi, suspended human rights lawyer in Singapore

12 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Asia Pacific have issued a joint statement…

Suspended five-year for misconduct by court, Lawyer M Ravi says ‘no regrets’ to dedicate for the cause of human rights

Human rights lawyer M Ravi, an advocate for those on death row for 20 years, has been suspended from practising for five years by the Court of Three Judges in Singapore, for misconduct. The maximum possible sanction for lawyers was delivered for the charges against Mr Ravi for making “baseless and ill-conceived attacks” against the Attorney-General, the Law Society and officers from the Attorney-General’s Chambers. The court did not find it necessary to strike him off the roll of advocates and solicitors. In response to the latest court judgment, Mr Ravi said,