Laws must reflect society's values, says Edwin Tong at dialogue on sentencing framework

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SINGAPORE - All laws, what makes for a crime and what an appropriate sentence should be for a crime must reflect the values and the social mores of Singapore's society, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Saturday (Sept 19).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - All laws, what makes for a crime and what an appropriate sentence should be for a crime must reflect the values and the social mores of Singapore's society, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Saturday .

The dialogue was organised by the National Youth Council , the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Law to help youth better understand the sentencing process in the criminal justice system and to hear their perspective on this. Mr Tong said that many people were disappointed with the sentence, adding that he understood the"emotions behind the sentiments".

He urged the participants, who comprised students and working adults, to discuss which cases should have an option for rehabilitation and the role it plays in Singapore's sentencing regime.

 

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