Free legal clinic not linked to by-election

The Straits Times; Published on May 15, 2012
Free legal clinic not linked to by-election

THE Association of Criminal Lawyers of Singapore (ACLS) was approached by Mr Desmond Choo and a mutual friend a few weeks ago to hold pro bono legal clinics at Hougang Community Centre, to assist residents of Hougang who required legal advice.
It was subsequently decided that the ACLS will hold a free clinic at the community centre today. This decision was made before it was announced that there was going to be a by-election in Hougang on May 26.
The ACLS clinic will be held notwithstanding the by-election announcement as it has no connection whatsoever with the by-election.
For the avoidance of doubt, the ACLS will consider all requests for pro bono legal clinics from any organisation subject to our resources as we are a self-funding body.
If citizens think that our legal clinic in Hougang is political, the facts stated above should put their minds at rest.
The ACLS is not a political organisation and will not participate in any political activities.
Subhas Anandan
President
Association of Criminal Lawyers of Singapore
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