TJC’s first public webinar in 2024 will look at how Singapore’s authoritarian government uses narratives of crime control, deviance and security to protect capitalist interests and the symbolic power of the state. Through the lens of critical criminology, Joe Greener and Eve Yeo will explore how “criminal justice” is used to realise a series ofContinue reading ““Security” and Capitalism in Singapore: TJC Public Webinar”
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Civil Society Statement Against the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act
On 2 April 2024, Parliament sat for the 2nd reading of the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Bill. The bill extends the Minister of Home Affair’s power to detain individuals indefinitely in the interest of “public safety, peace and good order”. If passed, the ‘temporary’ law will be extended for the 15th time since 1955. ThisContinue reading “Civil Society Statement Against the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act”
The Death Penalty Does Not Stop Crimes (Part 3)
The myth that the death penalty deters people from committing crime is the biggest argument that the Singapore government makes in favour of the death penalty. However, Dr Mai Sato analysed studies carried out by the Ministry of Home Affairs that claimed to prove the effectiveness of the death penalty for drug trafficking and foundContinue reading “The Death Penalty Does Not Stop Crimes (Part 3)”
Do Singaporeans really support the Death Penalty? (Part 2)
Continuing our series that draws from Dr Mai Sato’s article, let’s unpack why it’s a lie that there is strong support for the death penalty. Minister K. Shanmugam has repeatedly claimed that an “overwhelming majority” of Singaporeans support the death penalty, citing a statistic that 66% of Singaporeans agree with the mandatory death sentence for drug trafficking. This statistic is DEEPLY misleading.
Debunking The Death Penalty: Dr Mai Sato challenges the state’s “evidence” (Part 1)
Academic and activist Dr Mai Sato scathingly debunks the “proof” the Singapore government likes to brandish to claim that the death penalty is an effective deterrent whenever Singaporeans or international experts criticise the death penalty. As she puts bluntly, “Whom and what purpose the death penalty serves in Singapore remains unanswered”.
Ahmed Salim faces execution in Singapore tomorrow at dawn
Ahmed Salim, a 35 year-old Bangladeshi migrant worker, faces execution at dawn on 28 February, in Singapore’s Changi Prison. This is the first execution in 2024, despite growing calls for a moratorium on the death penalty. #AbolishTheDeathPenalty #StopTheKilling
Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous) Amendments Bill 2024
On 5 Feb 2024, parliament passed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code. The amendments majorly expands police powers, including the introduction of powers to search without warrant, and criminalising the refusal to consent to forensic medical examinations if you are under investigation.
A Story about Harm, Accountability & Compassion
A man in his 20s recounts his story of accountability, and how healing from his own past trauma allowed him to address the ways he had harmed others too.
Restorative Justice: Promoting Peace and Wellbeing
In this book report, we highlight some key ideas that restorative justice offers for moving away from shame and punishment, towards an unconditional acceptance of ourselves and the courage to put things right.
Why are we calling for a moratorium on the death penalty?
What would a moratorium on the death penalty mean, and why is that currently the focus of the #StopTheKilling campaign? Read this explainer to understand our strategy better.
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