MinLaw looks forward to 'full, thorough' probe at Law Society

The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) on Dec 18 said it looks forward to a “full and thorough investigation” into allegations of workplace issues at the Law Society of Singapore, and to the probe being completed “as expeditiously as possible”.

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Responding to queries from The Straits Times, a MinLaw spokesman said the ministry first received information regarding the allegations in September.

After receiving the information, the ministry sent the claims to the Law Society for review, “given the serious nature of these allegations”.

The spokesman said the Law Society is a statutory body established under the Legal Profession Act, and added that matters relating to internal workplace policies and conduct fall under the purview of the society’s management and council.

MinLaw said the Law Society informed it on Oct 11 that the matter had been referred to its audit committee for investigation, and that a report would be furnished to its council in due course.

“We requested to be kept informed of the findings,” the spokesman said.

“The ministry has not received any reports or findings to date from the Law Society, including the progress report which has been referred to in the media.