Letter to TODAY Voices – Comments on defamation suits

9 January 2013

http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC130109-0000012/Lawsuit-threats-put-muzzle-on-diverse-views

MARUAH, a human rights organisation, is concerned over the Prime Minister’s approach in demanding an apology and removal of the article and subsequent posts on the Action Information Management (AIM) and Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) matter on Mr Alex Au’s website.

These demands were made under threat of a defamation suit (“Blogger Au to remove post after PM Lee takes legal action”; Jan 5). In the recent past, defamation suits by political leaders have exacted high monetary compensations from the affected individuals. Read the rest of this entry »

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Letter to ST Forum on “Shanmugam Speaks Out Against Delhi Gang Rape”

4 January 2013

We refer to the article “Shanmugam Speaks Out Against Delhi Gang Rape” (30th Dec 2012, The Straits Times). We start by offering our condolences to the victim’s family, and are sorry for the pain and trauma inflicted on her and her boyfriend. Read the rest of this entry »

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