Contempt of court law passed after seven-hour debate
Shanmugam fends off criticisms that it was a piece of rushed legislation and curbs freedom of speech
Singapore
SINGAPORE lawmakers on Monday night passed the Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill, after seven hours of heated debate.
Law Minister K Shanmugam single-handedly took up two-and-a-half hours of that time, using two lengthy speeches to debunk criticism that the Bill was rushed into Parliament, curbs freedom of expression, and places the government above the judiciary.
