Singapore Prison Service

Court rules Singapore Prison Service, AGC acted unlawfully by disclosing and requesting prisoners’ letters

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Court rules Singapore Prison Service, AGC acted unlawfully by disclosing and requesting prisoners’ letters

SOME DISCLOSURES NOT IN LINE WITH USUAL PRACTICE The court was told that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and SPS typically scheduled executions of prisoners when no relevant proceedings were pending that would require postponement. As part of this process, they regularly shared documents with the AGC, seeking advice on any legal matters that … Read more

Drug reoffending rate rises for second straight year: Singapore Prison Service

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Drug reoffending rate rises for second straight year: Singapore Prison Service

MORE SKILLS TRAINING SPS works with Yellow Ribbon Singapore, community partners and volunteers to help with the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. Yellow Ribbon prepares inmates and ex-offenders for their career through skills training, career placement and career retention. Last year, more than 4,000 inmates were trained, with an average of 80 hours per inmate. … Read more