Reports from today’s editions of Straits Times and TODAY. See also my posts here, here and here. Shadrake appeals against sentence and conviction Selina Lum, Straits Times, 27 Nov 2010 BRITISH author Alan Shadrake yesterday filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence for contempt of court, more than a week after the punishment was … Continue reading
British author to appeal Singapore jail sentence: lawyer AFP, 18 Nov 2010 A British author jailed for six weeks after his book on Singapore’s death penalty was found to be in contempt of court is filing an appeal to overturn his conviction, his lawyer said Thursday. Alan Shadrake, 76, “wishes to appeal against his conviction … Continue reading
Democrats officially launch alternative economic plan Singapore Democrats, 16 Nov 2010 The Singapore Democrats officially launched its economic manifesto at the pre-election rally last Saturday. Entitled It’s About You, this publication is a comprehensive and detailed account of the SDP’s proposals to take Singapore forward. Mr Gandhi Ambalam, chairman of the party, unveiled the publication … Continue reading
Singaporeans For Democracy (SFD) hosted the very first human rights film festival in Singapore on 14th Nov 2010 at Substation. Here are photos from the event taken from SFD’s photo album at its facebook group.
See also the Free Alan Shadrake! facebook group here! Shadrake to remain in S'pore, plans to sue S'pore Govt here & in Europe for 'malicious prosecution' – Channel NewsAsia http://t.co/8aTb5LP— Jacob 69er (@jacob69) December 02, 2010 TOC Exclusive – Shadrake to take legal action against Singapore for malicious prosecution: http://bit.ly/hMsobT— Jacob 69er (@jacob69) December 02, … Continue reading
Dr James Gomez delivered this speech during SDP’s Pre-Election Rally 2 on 13th Nov at Hong Lim Park. See here, here and here for reports and photos of the event. Singapore’s Working Poor Fellow Singaporeans, friends, ladies and gentlemen. Today we are here to launch SDP’s Economic Programme – It’s About YOU. I am so … Continue reading
SDP Media Release: Pre-election rally this Saturday The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) will hold its second rally at the Speakers’ Corner in Hong Lim Park on Saturday 13 November 2010. The theme of the Rally is “It’s About You”. The event follows an earlier successful rally at the same venue held on 25 September 2010. … Continue reading
Alan Shadrake was to be sentenced today. The Attorney-General’s Chambers wanted a minimum sentence of 12 weeks in prison while Shadrake’s lawyer, M. Ravi, argued that censure and reprimand would be sufficient. Judgment was reserved till 16th Nov 2010 (Tue). This is a statement by Human Rights Watch followed by a media report on proceedings … Continue reading
Pro-democracy group to hold first human rights film festival in Singapore, Singaporeans For Democracy, 2nd Nov 2010 A film festival dedicated to the promotion of human rights issues will be held for the first time in Singapore on November 14, 2010. Organised by local political association Singaporeans For Democracy (SFD), Freedom Film Fest Singapore will … Continue reading
I met an ex-colleague and an old friend last night. He celebrates Deepavali. When I wished him Happy Deepavali, he replied what happy deepavali… in a despondent tone. He started talking about his not-so-secure job and facing stiff competition from foreign workers. The huge numbers of foreigners here. He said what’s the point of us … Continue reading
