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A letter from Datchinamurthy, a prisoner on death row, to Pope Francis
To His Holiness, Pope Francis, I am David Martin Datchinamurthy, a death row inmate at Changi Prison in Singapore.
[Towards Gentler Futures] Chapter 1: Introduction to Abolition
In our new series – Towards Gentler Futures – we do deep dives into the core ideas that TJC’s work is rooted in. This month, we look at what ‘abolition’ means to us.
Last Year In Court: 2023 Recap
What we learnt from observing court proceedings every week in 2023.
9 Sep Hearing for Over 30 Death Row Prisoners
On Monday, the Court of Appeal will hear from over 30 death row prisoners who are arguing for their right to be assigned a legal aid lawyer in applications after their first criminal appeal. The prisoners are appearing unrepresented. This constitutional challenge stems from a policy of the Legal Aid Scheme for Capital Offences (LASCO)Continue reading “9 Sep Hearing for Over 30 Death Row Prisoners”
We stand by what we said.
Dear Minister Shanmugam, here’s our correction direction for you 😘
For Sale: Objects Other Than Our Bodies
For Sale: Objects Other Than Our Bodies brought ex-prisoners together through a series of workshops and invited them to select objects which reflected their experiences before, during and after prison. The shop features a diverse range of objects, as generic as a straw or as personal as a family photo, but which all carry aContinue reading “For Sale: Objects Other Than Our Bodies”
URGENT: Imminent execution in Singapore
On Thursday, 1 August 2024, the Transformative Justice Collective learnt that a Singaporean death row prisoner was issued an execution notice on Monday, 29 July 2024, informing him and his family that his execution has been scheduled for Friday, 2 August 2024.
Webinar Recap: “Security” and Capitalism in Singapore
“Security” and Capitalism in Singapore was TJC’s first public webinar in 2024. Through the lens of critical criminology, Joe Greener and Eve Yeo examined how “security”, as imposed by Singapore’s authoritarian and capitalist regime, is both mystifying and pacifying in order to stabilise unequal economic and social relations. It is used to justify hierarchical socialContinue reading “Webinar Recap: “Security” and Capitalism in Singapore”
End intimidation of peaceful action for Palestine
Our freedom to stand in solidarity with others, to call for action where injustice is seen, to act according to moral principles and not on the government’s permission, are fundamental to a healthy and flourishing democratic society.
Transformative Justice Collective 