Law Society initiates disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh
According to the public hearing list, a case management conference between the Law Society of Singapore and Mr Singh was scheduled for Thursday (Mar 12) afternoon in a Supreme Court chamber.
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SINGAPORE: The Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh.
According to the public hearing list, a case management conference between LawSoc and Mr Singh was scheduled for Thursday (Mar 12) afternoon in a Supreme Court chamber.
The listing states that the nature of the case is: Others (disciplinary proceedings for advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore).
CNA understands that the case is linked to Mr Singh's conviction over lies told by former Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan.
LawSoc was represented by a team of lawyers from Drew & Napier, including its chief executive officer, Senior Counsel Cavinder Bull.
The listing indicated that Mr Singh was self-represented.
In response to CNA's queries, LawSoc said on Friday that it had initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Singh earlier this month as required under the Legal Profession Act following his conviction.
"Based on information received from the Attorney-General's Chambers that Mr Pritam Singh, a regulated legal practitioner, had been convicted of offences involving 'fraud or dishonesty' within the meaning of section 94A(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1966, the Law Society has, as required under section 94A(1) of the Act, initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr Pritam Singh in compliance with section 98 of the Act on Mar 4, 2026," LawSoc's spokesperson said.
"As the matter is pending before the court, it would not be appropriate for the Law Society to comment on the matter."
A case management conference takes place away from the public and media in the early stage of proceedings for the purpose of managing proceedings efficiently, such as by narrowing issues.
For disciplinary issues involving lawyers, LawSoc typically brings charges against the lawyer and a disciplinary tribunal rules on whether the lawyer is guilty or not.
This is followed by a hearing by the Court of Three Judges, where sanctions are imposed if the lawyer is found guilty. Sanctions can range from a fine, suspension to striking out.
CNA has confirmed that Mr Singh listed in the hearing is the WP chief.
Mr Singh has been contacted for more information.
A search by CNA on Friday morning for Mr Singh's name on the Ministry of Law's website listing lawyers and law practices yielded no result.
The case comes after Mr Singh lost his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.
This was in relation to a lie by former MP Raeesah Khan.
He was convicted and sentenced to a total fine of S$14,000 (US$10,700). The fine, at S$7,000 per charge, did not disqualify him from being a member of parliament as it did not meet the threshold for disqualification.
Mr Singh paid his fine in full the day his appeal was dismissed.
After the appeal was dismissed, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Mr Singh as the Leader of the Opposition.
WP later rejected the role after being asked to nominate a replacement.
