Singapore limits last-minute clemency appeals to Court of Appeal
New legislation restricts post-appeal clemency petitions to cases with new evidence, requiring Court of Appeal permission. The law follows rulings dismissing appeals as procedural abuses.
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CrimeSingapore limits last-minute clemency appeals to Court of Appeal
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsNew legislation restricts post-appeal clemency petitions to cases with new evidence, requiring Court of Appeal permission. The law follows rulings dismissing appeals as procedural abuses.