This is the second instalment in a series of two. Here, Mike shares why the prison denied him access to his family, and more instances in which his fellow inmates’ solidarity helped him resist the prison’s arbitrary cruelties.
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Our Statement on Juvenile Justice
We are deeply troubled by Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) framing of intergenerational offending in pathological terms.
#DearSyed: Yours Sincerely,
A collection of letters, poems, and art addressed to Syed Suhail, who is currently on death row in Singapore.
Nothing Rehabilitative About Prison: Part 1
Mike shares his harrowing experiences at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC) in Changi Prison, reflecting on class differences and sexuality.
#DearSyed: “Once a mynah flew into my flat and got stuck”
“Friends tell me that prisoners in Singapore are always indoors. I thought I would tell you about birds I have seen near my home recently.”
Respect prisoners’ right to privacy and fair trials
The Transformative Justice Collective is shocked to see confirmation that private correspondence belonging to 13 death row inmates, including (in some cases) privileged communications with lawyers, was forwarded by the prison service to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, without these inmates’ consent.
Explainer: Conviction based on confession of co-accused
Did you know that, under Singapore law, it’s possible to convict someone based solely on the confession of a co-accused person?
#DearSyed: “It all began with one seed…”
A poem for Syed Suhail, submitted as part of the #DearSyed letter-writing campaign.
#DearSyed: “Can I share a painting with you?”
In a letter to Syed, Tony shares a painting.
Case Brief: Norasharee bin Gous
A brief introduction to the case of Norasharee bin Gous, an inmate on death row in Singapore.
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