Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill

The bill seeks to establish the International Committee of the Singapore International Commercial Court, which will not be part of the Singapore judiciary. The Committee will consist of the Chief Justice, designated judges, and possible ad hoc members, with the Chief Justice as its President. The bill allows the Minister to create regulations for civil appeals from foreign jurisdictions, enabling the Committee to apply foreign laws and determine its own procedures. Decisions made by the Committee are final and enforceable as if they were made by the foreign court from which the appeal originated. Related amendments to the Legal Profession Act will allow only registered advocates and solicitors to appear in the Committee while enabling foreign lawyers to represent clients in appeals.