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Bros how cum Tey is still addressed as NUS Law Prof ???
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http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120926-0000032/Sex-for-grades-trial-postponed-for-2-months
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Sex-for-grades trial postponed for 2 months
Judge also dismisses NUS Law Professor's application to obtain further information
by Amanda Lee 04:45 AM Sep 26, 2012
SINGAPORE - Instead of being tried in court next month, National University of Singapore (NUS) Law Professor Tey Tsun Hang (picture) will have his sex-for-grades trial postponed for at least two months after High Court Judge Quentin Loh yesterday ordered that the trial at the Subordinate Courts "shall not start earlier than mid-December" this year.
Tey, 41, a former district judge, faces six corruption charges for allegedly showing favour to his former student, Ms Darinne Ko Wen Hui, between May and July 2010.
Justice Loh also dismissed Tey's applications to obtain further information from the university and the prosecution.
Mr Peter Low, Tey's lawyer, had on Monday requested for the grades of Ms Ko and four former NUS students, arguing that their grades were relevant as Tey was allegedly coerced into signing confessions to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) that he corruptly obtained gifts in exchange for unjustified favourable grades.
Justice Loh said that, while NUS is prepared to produce such documents for inspection, certain classes of documents require redaction of names to preserve student confidentiality.
A court order for the documents would also be needed as these documents fall under certain confidentiality and privacy constraints, noted Justice Loh.
Although he felt Tey did not meet the tests set out under the English Common Law, Justice Loh said Tey is free to make his application before the trial judge where different considerations may apply.
On Monday, Mr Low also sought clarification of the charges - such as times and places of the alleged sexual intercourse - and critical witness statements from the prosecution to better prepare Tey's defence.
This application, however, is "premature" and should be made to the trial judge, and not to the High Court, Justice Loh said yesterday.
The High Court Judge made no order on a criminal motion filed against Alexandra Hospital, in which Mr Low had sought more information on the tests and examinations conducted on Tey.
As Tey is a patient of the hospital and he is asking for his own medical records, reports and information in relation to his illness, treatment and medication, Justice Loh said he could see little legal justification for the hospital to withhold or refuse to give such information and copies of documents.
Justice Loh also noted that the hospital's counsel, Ms Kuah Boon Theng, had informed the High Court that it saw no reason to withhold such documents and information.
The hospital had provided a detailed medical report last week and given the assurance that, if Tey requires any clarification, he can always write back to Ms Kuah, added Justice Loh.
Addressing reporters outside the High Court yesterday, Tey said he was "hugely disappointed" with the court's decision. He added that he shall continue to seek "every legal means" to prepare for his defence and is seeking legal advice for an appeal.