The Singapore High Court has ruled that the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) and the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) acted unlawfully by disclosing and requesting prisoners’ letters to their lawyers without proper justification. This decision sets a precedent for the protection of legal professional privilege in Singapore.
The court found that the SPS and AGC had breached the prisoners’ legal professional privilege by disclosing and requesting their letters without a compelling reason. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients, as it is essential for the proper functioning of the justice system.
The decision is a significant victory for legal professional privilege in Singapore. It sends a clear message that the courts will protect the rights of individuals to communicate with their lawyers without fear of disclosure.
The court found that the SPS and AGC had breached the prisoners’ legal professional privilege by disclosing and requesting their letters without a compelling reason. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients, as it is essential for the proper functioning of the justice system.
The decision is a significant victory for legal professional privilege in Singapore. It sends a clear message that the courts will protect the rights of individuals to communicate with their lawyers without fear of disclosure.