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Workers’ Party chairperson, Sylvia Lim's motion Workers’ Party chairperson, Sylvia Lim's motion to speak on enhancing equity in Singapore's criminal justice system at tomorrow’s Parliament sitting was not selected in a random ballot held last Tuesday. The motion was filed in response to the recent high-profile Parti Liyani case where a foreign domestic worker was acquitted of theft. The case has sparked considerable debate on the roles and responsibilities of public prosecutors, especially after Ms Liyani filed an originating summons in a bid to begin disciplinary proceedings against the two prosecutors who handled her trial in the State Courts. In this infographic, CAPE delves into some aspects of the criminal justice system in Singapore such as the exercise of prosecutorial discretion and the constitutional right to access to counsel. Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided does not constitute legal advice. Although we try our best to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, you should not act or rely on this information without first seeking the advice of a lawyer.
The sexual justice movement on university campuses The sexual justice movement on university campuses has gained traction in light of recent controversies such as the Monica Baey case. Recently, CAPE's Activism Archive published a report on this issue, detailing key events that happened and outlining the strategies used by various stakeholders to create a safer space in universities. In this infographic, we summarise the key aspects of this report. Check out the full version in the link in our bio!
Last Friday, Syed Suhail was scheduled to be execu Last Friday, Syed Suhail was scheduled to be executed after he was sentenced to death for a drug trafficking offence. However, the execution was stayed the day before after pro bono lawyer M Ravi filed an application for judicial review. Syed's case has reignited public debate on the death penalty and the war on drugs. In this infographic, CAPE delves into previous court cases and studies on drugs and the death penalty in Singapore.
At 8pm today, Parliament reconvenes with the Presi At 8pm today, Parliament reconvenes with the President's Opening Address. Find out what to make of that in this infographic!
After a part-time promoter at a Tangs pop-up booth After a part-time promoter at a Tangs pop-up booth was told to remove her hijab in order to be allowed to continue working on its premises and after public pressure including from President Halimah Yacob and Senior Minister of State for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad, the store changed its guidelines to allow employees and brand partners to wear religious headgear while working on its premises. TAFEP is also investigating the incident. In this infographic, CAPE looks at current measures to deal with workplace discrimation in Singapore and examines whether it is time to enact an anti-discrimination legislation.
Many Singaporeans expressed concerns over COVID-19 Many Singaporeans expressed concerns over COVID-19 cases being reported for two distinct groups: those of the "local community" and those of migrant workers. This is an example of exclusionary cosmopolitanism, a concept explored in our second issue of #BigIdeasExplained, where CAPE analyses Dr Brenda Yeoh’s theories and research. (#BigIdeasExplained is a new CAPE infographic project which seeks to digest and repackage the rich knowledge and research of our homegrown academia and civil society – which unfortunately, is often difficult to access by the public due to paywalls or jargon. Through reducing such an asymmetry of knowledge, we hope to enhance citizen participation in civic engagement and policy conversations!)
Now that elections are over, can we stop talking a Now that elections are over, can we stop talking about politics? No we shouldn’t, and we cannot be complacent. Building a democracy based on justice and equality is an ongoing civic process that we all have a part to play in. Let’s sustain our energies that have emerged this election into strengthening our democracy and co-creating our future together! #SGunited #MajulahSingapura #GE2020 #demokrasi
Amidst all the chatter on elections, accessibility Amidst all the chatter on elections, accessibility options for disabled Singaporean voters has been a neglected issue. Find out more about the existing deficiencies of current voting and what more can be done, according to the Disabled People’s Association @dpa.sg.
Over the past few days, multiple police reports ha Over the past few days, multiple police reports have been made against Workers’ Party candidate Raeesah Khan, the People’s Action Party (PAP) and PAP candidate Heng Swee Keat for the offence of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion or race under Section 298A of the Penal Code. What is Section 298A, where did it come from and what does it mean to promote enmity on the grounds of race or religion? In this infographic, we look at what some local scholars have said about hate speech laws like Section 298A in Singapore!
On 30 June, the Court of Appeal dismissed a challe On 30 June, the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge brought by lawyer, M. Ravi, seeking to postpone the election on the basis that the changes made to the electoral process in view of the Covid-19 pandemic violated the constitutional right to a "free and fair" election. This is not the first election-related case brought by the lawyer. Most notably, M Ravi represented Vellama d/o Marie Muthu who applied for the courts to compel PM Lee to call for a by-election when the seat in her SMC had been vacated. In this two-part series, CAPE breaks down other famous election-related cases every Singaporean should know.
On 2 July, former Education Minister and PAP candi On 2 July, former Education Minister and PAP candidate in Sembawang GRC took down a video featuring a primary school boy as it was in violation of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PEA). According to the PEA, primary and secondary school students are prohibited from taking part in election activities between Nomination Day and Polling Day. In this two-part series, CAPE looks at other instances in Singapore's election history involving the law. Why did former MP and Workers' Party chief JB Jeyaretnam call the PEA an "ass" in Parliament in the aftermath of GE1997? Read on to find out!
*Please note that we had originally misclassified *Please note that we had originally misclassified 3 candidates’ ethnicity and gender in the data above. Please refer to our comments below for our corrected percentages. We apologize for the misrepresentation and misunderstanding this has caused Diversity in politics has always been a key concern in Singapore. In our recent history, concerns over racial representation in Parliament have been the justification for the creation of the Group Representative Constituency (GRC) system.   But do our politics truly reflect the diversities of our people? In this edition of CAPE Parliament Tracker, we investigate the demographic diversity of our #GE2020 candidates. Do our politics give a #blankcheque to monotony? Note: Our classification of candidates’ ethnicity relies heavily on documents from the government and on election reports from newspapers. We note, however, that the framework used in these documents may not reflect fully the ambiguities and complexities undergirding race classification (e.g in its political or social significance). We urge our viewers to look through our resource recommendations for readings on race that will shed further light.
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