In response to the move by the 2 PAP MPs, lawyer M Ravi, who is representing the 6 persons charged, wrote an urgent letter to the Speaker of Parliament, Halimah Yacob, last night (2 Nov), highlighting his concerns about the questions and issues raised by the MPs.
In particular, Mr Ravi is concerned that since the case against his 6 clients is under trial (i.e. sub judice – Latin for “under judgment”), any discussions by the MPs on the matter may impede or prejudice the course of justice in the relevant proceedings of the case.
The letter was copied to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Minister for National Development and the Commissioner of Police.
“It will no doubt be your view, very properly, that Members will not need to be reminded that they should not utter anything on the floor of the House which would affect the evaluation of the merits of proceedings which are imminent or before the courts, or influence the result of proceedings, in particular the likelihood of an acquittal,” Mr Ravi wrote.
As such, he has called for Mdm Halimah’s discretion in the matter.
Then in Parliament today, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan commented that he will not be commenting on the Hong Lim Park incident, as police investigations and legal proceedings are ongoing.........
(above quoted from TRE)
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Ravi should let the PAP MPs talk talk talk...... then throw the sub-Judice card and get his clients acquitted...
You moved too fast, Ravi......
In particular, Mr Ravi is concerned that since the case against his 6 clients is under trial (i.e. sub judice – Latin for “under judgment”), any discussions by the MPs on the matter may impede or prejudice the course of justice in the relevant proceedings of the case.
The letter was copied to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Minister for National Development and the Commissioner of Police.
“It will no doubt be your view, very properly, that Members will not need to be reminded that they should not utter anything on the floor of the House which would affect the evaluation of the merits of proceedings which are imminent or before the courts, or influence the result of proceedings, in particular the likelihood of an acquittal,” Mr Ravi wrote.
As such, he has called for Mdm Halimah’s discretion in the matter.
Then in Parliament today, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan commented that he will not be commenting on the Hong Lim Park incident, as police investigations and legal proceedings are ongoing.........
(above quoted from TRE)
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Ravi should let the PAP MPs talk talk talk...... then throw the sub-Judice card and get his clients acquitted...
You moved too fast, Ravi......
