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Criminal Legal Aid Scheme founder Harry Elias dies, aged 83

Published Thu, Aug 27, 2020 · 09:50 PM

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    Singapore

    SENIOR Counsel (SC) Harry Elias, who paved the way for pro bono criminal legal services for the needy, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.

    According to The Straits Times, his wife Thelma, 73, said he had a long illness and died in hospital.

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