Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: Gerald Giam on improving accessibility to Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals
Between 2020 and 2024, only 1,031 claims were filed with the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals - a fraction of the 2,500 neighbour dispute cases reported to HDB monthly, said MP Gerald Giam. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Feb 27), he noted that digital and financial requirements can be a deterrent, and could account for the relatively low utilisation of this channel. He wanted to know how many individuals the State Courts Service Hub has assisted to successfully file applications in each of the last three years. He also asked if the Ministry of Law would consider reducing the initial filing fee.
Between 2020 and 2024, only 1,031 claims were filed with the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals - a fraction of the 2,500 neighbour dispute cases reported to HDB monthly, said MP Gerald Giam. Speaking in parliament on Friday (Feb 27), he noted that digital and financial requirements can be a deterrent, and could account for the relatively low utilisation of this channel. He wanted to know how many individuals the State Courts Service Hub has assisted to successfully file applications in each of the last three years. He also asked if the Ministry of Law would consider reducing the initial filing fee.
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