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PSP Says Parliament Must Prioritise National Issues Better, Hopes Parti Liyani's Case Can Be Addressed
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Parti Liyani’s journey from being convicted of theft to fully acquitted was one of the most riveting stories to hog headlines in 2020.
To officially discuss the criminal justice system, Sylvia Lim of Workers’ Party filed an Adjournment Motion (AM) on 14 Sep. Coincidentally, 4 other MPs filed as well to speak on their issues of interest.
Last night, the AM ballot results were announced. Nee Soon MP Louis Ng gets to speak instead, on the topic of “Protection against secondhand smoke in our homes”.
Leong Mun Wai hopes to hear debates about criminal justice system
On Wednesday (30 Sep), Mr Leong opined that most Singaporeans would probably prefer the Parti Liyani case to be heard first, compared to secondhand smoke.
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He felt the current parliamentary procedure (standing order) should give priority to the more important issue to be heard and processed”.
Fielding a list of questions in his Facebook post, Mr Leong said he hopes the Minister of Law & Home Affairs can address the following with regard to Parti Liyani’s case:
Political sensitivity important to meet people’s expectations
Speaking to MS News, Mr Leong said he recognised that the ballot is provided under SO 2(8)(d) and conducted by the Speaker.
“Granted that all the issues raised by the other MPs are important and the Speaker has also been fair and proper in the process, but in this case political sensitivity to the people’s expectations is also important,” he noted.
Only 1 out of 5 MPs could raise additional matters of public concern
In Singapore’s Parliamentary procedure, only 1 AM is allocated for each Parliamentary sitting. If more than 1 AM is filed, they would be balloted.
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For the next Parliament Sitting on Monday 5 Oct, 5 MPs had filed motions:
Hope Parti Liyani’s case will be addressed soon
All the MPs who filed AMs were seeking to address pertinent issues that Singaporeans care about.
With regard to Ms Liyani’s case and purported miscarriage of justice, this is understandably the most pressing issue Singaporeans want addressed on a parliamentary level.
We hope the government will still be able to discuss her case in the next sitting, and reach a satisfying conclusion.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [email protected].
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mustsharenews.com
Parti Liyani’s journey from being convicted of theft to fully acquitted was one of the most riveting stories to hog headlines in 2020.
To officially discuss the criminal justice system, Sylvia Lim of Workers’ Party filed an Adjournment Motion (AM) on 14 Sep. Coincidentally, 4 other MPs filed as well to speak on their issues of interest.
Last night, the AM ballot results were announced. Nee Soon MP Louis Ng gets to speak instead, on the topic of “Protection against secondhand smoke in our homes”.
Following this development, NCMP Leong Mun Wai of Progress Singapore Party (PSP) posted on Facebook to express his wish that Ms Lim’s topic was addressed instead as it was a more pressing issue.
Leong Mun Wai hopes to hear debates about criminal justice system
On Wednesday (30 Sep), Mr Leong opined that most Singaporeans would probably prefer the Parti Liyani case to be heard first, compared to secondhand smoke.
He felt the current parliamentary procedure (standing order) should give priority to the more important issue to be heard and processed”.
Fielding a list of questions in his Facebook post, Mr Leong said he hopes the Minister of Law & Home Affairs can address the following with regard to Parti Liyani’s case:
- If he will appoint an independent committee to conduct a public inquiry into the conduct by Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Attorney-General’s Chambers
- Whether an expedited trial is possible for accused non-citizens who are “economically vulnerable”
- Whether steps are being taken to improve SPF’s interpreter service.
Political sensitivity important to meet people’s expectations
Speaking to MS News, Mr Leong said he recognised that the ballot is provided under SO 2(8)(d) and conducted by the Speaker.
“Granted that all the issues raised by the other MPs are important and the Speaker has also been fair and proper in the process, but in this case political sensitivity to the people’s expectations is also important,” he noted.
In regards to this, Mr Leong plans to advocate for a reform of this procedure in the future. But nonetheless, he is fully behind the AM, saying PSP “will fully support the secondhand smoke motion”.
Only 1 out of 5 MPs could raise additional matters of public concern
In Singapore’s Parliamentary procedure, only 1 AM is allocated for each Parliamentary sitting. If more than 1 AM is filed, they would be balloted.
For the next Parliament Sitting on Monday 5 Oct, 5 MPs had filed motions:
- Denise Phua (MP for Jalan Besar GRC) – Towards full participation of persons with disabilities in Singapore society
- Sylvia Lim (MP for Aljunied GRC) – Justice for all: Enhancing equity in the criminal justice system
- Carrie Tan (MP for Nee Soon GRC) – Increasing support for the sustenance of livelihoods amongst performing arts workers
- Dr Wan Rizal (MP Jalan Besar GRC) – Eradicating mental health stigmatisation
- Louis Ng (MP for Nee Soon GRC) – Protection against secondhand smoke in our homes
Hope Parti Liyani’s case will be addressed soon
All the MPs who filed AMs were seeking to address pertinent issues that Singaporeans care about.
With regard to Ms Liyani’s case and purported miscarriage of justice, this is understandably the most pressing issue Singaporeans want addressed on a parliamentary level.
We hope the government will still be able to discuss her case in the next sitting, and reach a satisfying conclusion.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [email protected].
Featured image from Facebook and Facebook.
