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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
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Mon, Aug 15, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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.
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