Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: Wan Rizal on accessible legal aid
Legal problems do not come with a warning and access to justice cannot become a “justice tax”, said MP Wan Rizal in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). Given the cost-of-living concerns, he wanted to know how the Ministry of Law will continue to ensure that legal aid remains accessible to lower-income Singaporeans. He also wanted to know if the ministry will review whether there is a growing access gap for lower and middle-income Singaporeans who may not qualify for legal aid but cannot afford private legal representation, and how they can be prevented from falling through the cracks.
Legal problems do not come with a warning and access to justice cannot become a “justice tax”, said MP Wan Rizal in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). Given the cost-of-living concerns, he wanted to know how the Ministry of Law will continue to ensure that legal aid remains accessible to lower-income Singaporeans. He also wanted to know if the ministry will review whether there is a growing access gap for lower and middle-income Singaporeans who may not qualify for legal aid but cannot afford private legal representation, and how they can be prevented from falling through the cracks.
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