Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: Patrick Tay on supporting ex-offenders and Yellow Ribbon project
If Singapore believes that people can be rehabilitated, then society must also believe in giving them a real chance to start again. Singapore must therefore continue to invest in the “three Rs” - rehabilitation, raising employability and reintegration back into families and the community - not just to reduce reoffending but to restore dignity, purpose and hope. MP Patrick Tay said this in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). He asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to share how far Singapore has come in supporting ex-offenders in their reintegration journey, and whether the ministry will consider reviewing laws such as the Registration of Criminals Act.
If Singapore believes that people can be rehabilitated, then society must also believe in giving them a real chance to start again. Singapore must therefore continue to invest in the “three Rs” - rehabilitation, raising employability and reintegration back into families and the community - not just to reduce reoffending but to restore dignity, purpose and hope. MP Patrick Tay said this in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). He asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to share how far Singapore has come in supporting ex-offenders in their reintegration journey, and whether the ministry will consider reviewing laws such as the Registration of Criminals Act.
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