The Law Society of Singapore has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, following his conviction for lying under oath to the Committee of Privileges. The case is scheduled to be heard on August 13 by the Court of Three Judges, which has the authority to suspend or strike lawyers off the roll.
Singh, who is also a Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, was convicted in February 2025 on two counts of lying under oath. This conviction led Parliament to deem him unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition, resulting in his removal from the position in January 2026.
The Law Society's action follows a mandatory referral from the Attorney-General's Chambers, as Singh's conviction involved offences related to dishonesty. Under the Legal Profession Act, such convictions require the Law Society to initiate disciplinary proceedings.
The upcoming hearing will be presided over by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Justice Kannan Ramesh, and Justice See Kee Oon. The Law Society is represented by Senior Counsel Cavinder Bull from Drew & Napier, while Singh is represented by Peter Low of Peter Low Chambers.
The outcome of this disciplinary proceeding could have significant implications for Singh's legal career, potentially leading to suspension or removal from the roll of advocates and solicitors. The public and legal community are closely watching the case, as it underscores the importance of maintaining integrity within the legal profession.