SINGAPORE: Mr Lee Hsien Yang should welcome the opportunity to defend himself in \u0022full view of the Singapore public\u0022 if he thinks that there is no basis for the defamation s
Defamation case should be in 'full view of Singapore public', says Shanmugam after Lee Hsien Yang suggests closed-door arbitrationDefamation case should be in 'full view of Singapore public', says Shanmugam after Lee Hsien Yang suggests closed-door arbitration
"The ministers’ nominee could be, if they wish, a retired Singapore Supreme Court judge. The two arbitrators in turn could choose a third individual. The proceedings would be conducted in confidence but the decision would be made public, and be final and binding on all parties." "Mr Lee’s statements related to events in Singapore, and were meant primarily for a Singaporean audience. His primary audience was not in the UK. We have sued Mr Lee for a libel that was published to the people in Singapore, which concerns Singaporeans, and which is based on the laws of Singapore," he said.
. They said they had been advised by lawyers, and believed that Singapore was"clearly and distinctly the most appropriate forum for the trial". Both wish to confine claims and reliefs to the publication and republication of words in Singapore, and believe that Singapore law was applicable for the claims.In a Facebook post on Jul 27, Mr Shanmugam said Mr Lee had accused him and Dr Balakrishnan of"acting corruptly and for personal gain by having Singapore Land Authority give us preferential treatment by illegally felling trees without approval, and also having SLA pay for renovations to 26 and 31 Ridout Road".
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