Snr Judge becomes prosecutor ... is this promotion or demotion?

[Debonerman]

In the scheme of things, AG is most powerful as he is the only one that can sanction prosecution. It is considered more political than the judiciary. You can be CJ but you cannot do anything if the case is not presented in the first place. Though in society the judge highly regarded and revered.

I wonder if this is an attempt to clean their image or to address the disasters over the CPIB cases? All CPIB cases must have prior sanction from AG for each and every case unlike many criminal cases where a blanket sanction applies.

VK as GD has pointed has thrown [out] the most number of cases and the operating principles were questioned. They probably thought that VK would be best positioned to fix it and rather than the usual 2 years, he was given until retirement.

IF VK thought it was a demotion or a slight, he could walk out the very next day and start doubling his salary overnight. CJ and VK are very close so this strikes me more along the lines of cleaning the legal service practices. CJ is known reformer albeit very quiet profile wise.

Fixed. Leaving out one word can deprive a man of his whole character and integrity.

 

[Debonerman]

Promotion. The AG's car plate is SJ2.

Lucky he is Indian. From SJ8 to SJ2 a Chinese will sure shout KNNBCCCB!

 

[McDonaldsKid]

Lucky he is Indian. From SJ8 to SJ2 a Chinese will sure shout KNNBCCCB!

Assume SJ1 is Chief Justice?

What models are they anyway?

 

[Debonerman]

Assume SJ1 is Chief Justice?

What models are they anyway?

Different makes and models so I assumed it's personal property. All the vehicles have LTA registration numbers. The SJ plates are special semi permanent arrangements made with LTA.

 

[methink]

You are right again Mr leong. He was also once a partner of Rajah & Tann.

now the top positions in the law circle are all occupied by ah neh..
Ah Neh are the best!

Minister for Law - K Shanmugam
Chief Justice - Sundaresh Menon
Attorney-General - V K Rajah

Foremost Human Rights lawyer - M Ravi

 

[uglyloser]

Really ah neh have a special oratical talent

 

[scroobal]

Thanks for correcting it. Much appreciated.

Fixed. Leaving out one word can deprive a man of his whole character and integrity.

 

[scroobal]

Though PM has the final say, Cabinet must be consulted. And CJ must be consulted. Also PM is likely to make an announcement about his successor and that person would have a say as well.

Yes, both CJ and VK are good buddies.

I am just surprised they are prepared to have VK as AG. This chap is not known to be obedient and compliant. It's a risk Pinky and company are taking with eyes opened. May end up with problems associated with WW when he was AG.

 

[currypuff]

Though PM has the final say, Cabinet must be consulted. And CJ must be consulted. Also PM is likely to make an announcement about his successor and that person would have a say as well.

In your wise opinion, who are the 3 likely persons to be the successors ?

 

[scroobal]

There is only one - Ng Eng Hen. He has been given the unenviable task of identifying the next set of Ministers, MPs etc, to run the entire elections strategy.

CJ Tan, Shortarse and Teo have been assigned to draw fire. Khaw too old, Tharman wrong colour and demeanour, Viv b without colour too much of a lightning rod, Zorro needs a vet, Heng Swee Kiat too aloof.

In your wise opinion, who are the 3 likely persons to be the successors ?

 

[winnipegjets]

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/breaking-news/singapore/v-k-rajah-succeed-steven-chong-ag-20140428

JUDGE of Appeal V K Rajah will succeed Attorney-General (AG) Steven Chong on June 25 2014, one day after Mr Chong's two-year term expires.

Mr Rajah will be appointed as AG until his retirement in three years' time. Mr Chong, meanwhile, will be appointed as a Judge of the High Court, also from June 25.

Judge becomes AG and AG become judge ...how can one think that the judges don't side with the AG most of the time? There is NO independent judiciary since it is tied to the prosecutory arm of the government.

 

[kukubird58]

hahaha....my idol says CJ and AG are not yes men....
that means no more miscarriage of justice and kangaroo courts....huat ah....
well done pinky.....

 

[winnipegjets]

You are right again Mr leong. He was also once a partner of Rajah & Tann.

now the top positions in the law circle are all occupied by ah neh..
Ah Neh are the best!

Minister for Law - K Shanmugam
Chief Justice - Sundaresh Menon
Attorney-General - V K Rajah

Indians run the judicial system and the prosecution. AG can charge LHL and the CJ and his team will give him the harshest punishment.

The growing Indian control of the country is worrisome indeed.

 

[scroobal]

It actually goes against the tenure system that was long held within the commonwealth and even in the US for high court equivalent judges. With security of tenure, there was no fear that a wrong judgement will lead to a transfer. The question is it worth it. The only thing I can think is that VK wants a move or wanted to resign as he wanted something more challenging.

Judge becomes AG and AG become judge ...how can think that the judges don't side with the AG most of the time? There is NO independent judiciary since it is tied to the prosecutory arm of the government.

 

[cass888]

VK has tenure as AG. SM, SC and WW had a 2 year term. Of course, VK's tenure ends in 3 years anyway.

It actually goes against the tenure system that was long held within the commonwealth and even in the US for high court equivalent judges. With security of tenure, there was no fear that a wrong judgement will lead to a transfer. The question is it worth it. The only thing I can think is that VK wants a move or wanted to resign as he wanted something more challenging.

 

[Lizzert]

Indians run the judicial system and the prosecution. AG can charge LHL and the CJ and his team will give him the harshest punishment.

The growing Indian control of the country is worrisome indeed.

Maybe to prevent possible Rioting / overturning cars in and around Court areas,
an Alcohol Ban will be imposed soon.
Vart Ah... (Huat Ah in Nehnese language)

 

[palden]

Is it me or the AG is changing more often these past few years?

Everything change so there will be no builtup of power to challenge the establishment.

 

[kukubird58]

There is only one - Ng Eng Hen. He has been given the unenviable task of identifying the next set of Ministers, MPs etc, to run the entire elections strategy.

CJ Tan, Shortarse and Teo have been assigned to draw fire. Khaw too old, Tharman wrong colour and demeanour, Viv b without colour too much of a lightning rod, Zorro needs a vet, Heng Swee Kiat too aloof.

hahaha.....u are obviously a stubborn idiot to keep insisting that Ng EH is the PM designate...
anybody with half a brain will know that the 4th Gen leader is going to come from this group of 4...Chan CS, Tan CJ, Lawrence wong, Heng SK...
call yourself an anal-yst......lol.