'Hangman' writer arrested

[Ng Wee Seng]

A BRITISH national who was in Singapore to launch his book which discusses the death penalty in this country was arrested on Sunday morning.

Mr Alan Shadrake's arrest comes just two days after a police report was lodged by the Media Development Authority.

In response to queries from The Straits Times on Sunday, a police spokesman said that amongst other things, Mr Shadrake is being investigated for alleged offences of criminal defamation.

The veteran freelance journalist has also been served with an order by the Attorney-General to attend court for contempt of court, based on the contents of the book.

The Straits Times understands that the alleged offences are related to the 75-year-old's latest book titled Once A Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice In The Dock.

The 219-page book is filled with accounts of high-profile cases in Singapore involving the use of the death penalty and includes interviews with the country's former executioner Mr Darshan Singh.

Read the full story in Monday's edition of The Straits Times.

 

[BusNo64]

We have currently the most stupidest people running the country now!

Where else in the world you hear people kena arrested for writing a book?

Only in fucked up repressive Islamic countries!!!!

Moronic TeeKee, how can xtian curse and scold ppl? Tsk Tsk...

 

[KuanTi01]

Without a doubt, BBC and the rest of the Western press will give wide coverage to this unusual arrest and scrutinise the Singapore government's every move. The fact that he turned up in Singapore for the book launch showed that he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear. May the truth prevail!

 

[KNNBCCB]

do this kena banned.
do that kena handcuffed.
do this kena arrested.

wat else later ?
KNNBCCB..

 

[jw5]

Without a doubt, BBC and the rest of the Western press will give wide coverage to this unusual arrest and scrutinise the Singapore government's every move. The fact that he turned up in Singapore for the book launch showed that he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear. May the truth prevail!

If there's one thing they hate, it's losing face in the international community.
Probably the only reason why they haven't shot anyone or run anyone down with tanks yet.

 

[HTOLAS]

CAn you imagine a boycott of the opening and closing ceremonies of the YOG?

If there's one thing they hate, it's losing face in the international community.
Probably the only reason why they haven't shot anyone or run anyone down with tanks yet.

 

[jw5]

CAn you imagine a boycott of the opening and closing ceremonies of the YOG?

Simi si YOG bro?

 

[kirby]

The author is a Malaysia's resident of British origin and he apparently has an axe to grind.

Think about it.

 

[HTOLAS]

I've thought about it. So what if everything you said is true? Do we arrest him? Is that how we deal with everyone who disagrees with us?

Use your overwhelming media and rebut him. Show him to be an idiot. Point out all the flaws in his arguments.

The PAPzis are still living in 1962.

The author is a Malaysia's resident of British origin and he apparently has an axe to grind.

Think about it.

 

[KuanTi01]

The author is a Malaysia's resident of British origin and he apparently has an axe to grind.

Think about it.

So many people including other authors, playwrights, actors, professionals, Man in the street also have axes to grind and many are also living abroad! Engage them in a fair contest in total transparency and leave the majoirty to judge for themselves or throw the ISA, defamation suits & whatnots shrouded in secrecy and claim a hollow victory? We are now in the 21st century but the government still cocooned themselves in the 1960s; applying all the harsh laws in its arsenal. Have a little mercy and kindness!

 

[Frankiestine]

People who defends the right to live for murderers, scums who poison our young with their drugs, should they themselves be hung....i have no sympathy for this ang mo...:oIo::oIo: