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Singapore Law Minister Asks Law Society to Share Full Audit Report

Singapore Law Minister Asks Law Society to Share Full Audit Report

Singapore Law Minister Asks Law Society to Share Full Audit Report
This came after a petition and a closed-door meeting where members demanded the full report.
The audit report found issues with workplace culture and governance from 2022 to 2025.
Minister Tong said these issues should be taken seriously.
He thinks members should have all the information to understand the issues.
The audit report should be shared with members, with some parts hidden to protect those who were interviewed.
Members got a summary of the report before a meeting, but had to return it after.
Some parts of the report were missing, including investigation reports.
The Law Society represents lawyers in Singapore and sets standards for the profession.
The current council leader is Professor Tan Cheng Han.
Allegations of poor workplace culture first came up in an email in 2025.
The Law Society's audit committee looked into the allegations and found problems.
Minister Tong said the audit found significant problems with leadership and governance.
The allegations included bad workplace conduct and weak governance.
Minister Tong said the Law Society is important and must be transparent.
The issues in the report must be fixed with transparency and accountability.
This will help people trust the Law Society.
The Ministry of Law will watch what happens next.
The Law Society said it has taken steps to address the issues.
It did not want to comment further due to confidentiality.
The Law Society referred to a LinkedIn post by Professor Tan.
Professor Tan said the council has made progress on the issues.
This includes a new whistleblowing framework and travel policy.
Members agreed to protect the privacy of those who helped with the audit.
The council must keep its promise to protect their identities.
The council will focus on implementing the report's recommendations and strengthening governance.
It will work with members to build a stronger profession.