Review of Legal Profession Act to Clarify Jurisdiction of The Courts and Routes of Reviews and Appeals

Debated in Parliament on 2 Feb 2021.

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Ms He Ting Ru inquired whether the Ministry of Law would review the Legal Profession Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the courts and the routes for reviews and appeals for complainants, solicitors, and the Law Society.
The Minister for Law, K Shanmugam, responded that the Ministry has noted the Court of Appeal's remarks on the matter.
The Ministry will study the issue further before proceeding with any review.
The Ministry will also consult with relevant stakeholders regarding the potential review of the Act.
The response confirms a deliberative approach is being taken rather than an immediate commitment to amend the Act.

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He Ting Ru

Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Law whether a review of the Legal Profession Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the courts and routes of review/appeals available to a complainant, solicitor and the Law Society will be conducted.

K Shanmugam

My Ministry has noted the remarks of the Court of Appeal, and will study the issue and consult the relevant stakeholders.

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Ms He Ting Ru inquired whether the Ministry of Law would review the Legal Profession Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the courts and the routes for reviews and appeals for complainants, solicitors, and the Law Society.
The Minister for Law, K Shanmugam, responded that the Ministry has noted the Court of Appeal's remarks on the matter.
The Ministry will study the issue further before proceeding with any review.
The Ministry will also consult with relevant stakeholders regarding the potential review of the Act.
The response confirms a deliberative approach is being taken rather than an immediate commitment to amend the Act.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Review of Legal Profession Act to Clarify Jurisdiction of The Courts and Routes of Reviews and Appeals

Debated in Parliament on 2 Feb 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms He Ting Ru inquired whether the Ministry of Law would review the Legal Profession Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the courts and the routes for reviews and appeals for complainants, solicitors, and the Law Society.
The Minister for Law, K Shanmugam, responded that the Ministry has noted the Court of Appeal's remarks on the matter.
The Ministry will study the issue further before proceeding with any review.
The Ministry will also consult with relevant stakeholders regarding the potential review of the Act.
The response confirms a deliberative approach is being taken rather than an immediate commitment to amend the Act.

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He Ting Ru

K Shanmugam

My Ministry has noted the remarks of the Court of Appeal, and will study the issue and consult the relevant stakeholders.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms He Ting Ru inquired whether the Ministry of Law would review the Legal Profession Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the courts and the routes for reviews and appeals for complainants, solicitors, and the Law Society.
The Minister for Law, K Shanmugam, responded that the Ministry has noted the Court of Appeal's remarks on the matter.
The Ministry will study the issue further before proceeding with any review.
The Ministry will also consult with relevant stakeholders regarding the potential review of the Act.
The response confirms a deliberative approach is being taken rather than an immediate commitment to amend the Act.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

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Review of Legal Profession Act to Clarify Jurisdiction of The Courts and Routes of Reviews and Appeals

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He Ting Ru

K Shanmugam

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Review of Legal Profession Act to Clarify Jurisdiction of The Courts and Routes of Reviews and Appeals

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He Ting Ru

K Shanmugam

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