Ombudsman for S’pore not only beneficial but necessary

The average Singaporean would think twice before seeking legal redress, owing to the financial strain and other constraints. Many might give up, get on with life and lick their wounds in silence.

Perhaps the call for an ombudsman is timely and not unfounded (“How an ombudsman could benefit Singapore”; July 13).

An ombudsman could establish whether there is a genuine transgression, take up the cudgels for the ordinary man and bring justice to bear on big corporations and the Government.

This would also give the man in the street another avenue for his or her grievances to be heard. The Government and legal circles should give it some thought. An ombudsman for Singapore is not only beneficial but necessary.