Singapore Parliament Debates Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

The bill introduces significant reforms aimed at enhancing the criminal justice process, including provisions for the release of accused persons on personal bond, the duty of prosecution to disclose materials, and compensation for crime victims.

• MP Sylvia Lim highlights positive aspects of the bill, including measures to level the playing field between rich and poor accused persons.
• NMP Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim supports the bill, emphasizing the protection of rights during forensic evidence collection.
• NMP Raj Joshua Thomas raises concerns about the indefinite extension of incarceration under the Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection.
• Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling outlines safeguards for conducting forensic medical examinations and introduces the Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection to manage high-risk offenders.
• The bill receives cautious support from MPs, with calls for careful implementation and safeguarding of rights.

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