Changes for stricter Bar exam and longer training for Singapore law grads pushed to 2024

Mediation to be mandatory for noise disputes between neighbours

Difficult for maids in Singapore to get loans legally

Private trustees to handle all bankruptcy cases, except those of public interest, under new Bill

Blanket option of holding official meetings online to end in July

Death row inmates must get Court of Appeal’s permission before filing post-appeal applications

MinLaw proposes all bankruptcy cases be handled by private entities

Record number of protection orders against harassment filed and granted in 2021

Foreign entities that own land in S'pore may have to make ownership info publicly available

Covid-19 panel that decides on relief for firms, individuals to wind down