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If I recall correctly, there were instances of maids getting cash compensation, but it was arranged through their embassies, not via the courts. Don't quote me on this, though, as I'd need to check. But I would say that the lack of money to hire a lawyer isn't as big an obstacle as you'd think. Lawyers in Singapore are professionally required to take on a number of cases pro bono every year, a responsibility they've just been reminded about recently. There are also at least two volunteer civic groups that take an active interest in the welfare of foreign labourers in Singapore. In other words, help is technically available should the victim want it. |
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2013-08-10, 11:17 | Link #29962 | |
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"Live somewhere else" is a fine and dandy solution, until you reach the point where you have people who can't afford to live anywhere.
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2013-08-10, 17:16 | Link #29963 | |
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^as an aside, this also reminds me of the opposite case of a graveyard being built near my house and I complain because the values of my house decreases due to it.
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Evil is a loaded word, but it's not surprised that they would complain if rent's going up at a rate higher than their salaries. Old apartments get renovated, while new ones built are meant for upper-middle class or investors. The demand for low-end housing's always there, but its supply have been decreasing, so even the rents for these would go up. Last edited by maplehurry; 2013-08-10 at 17:58. |
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2013-08-10, 18:03 | Link #29964 |
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Japan’s Debt Looks Like This: 1,000,000,000,000,000 Yen:
"Japan’s soaring national debt, already more than twice the size of its economy, has reached a new milestone, surpassing one quadrillion yen." See: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/10/wo...tone.html?_r=0 |
2013-08-10, 23:19 | Link #29965 |
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Hundreds mourn Tasered Miami graffiti artist
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97900A20130811 Analysis: Obama's Keystone stand deepens impasse with Canada http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...9780SH20130809
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2013-08-12, 08:53 | Link #29966 | |
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I wondered whether Singapore had similar procedures.
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2013-08-12, 11:53 | Link #29967 | |
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Just to outline one crucial area where investigation and judicial procedures differs greatly in Singapore: There is no requirement for a lawyer to be present when a suspect is being investigated. What does happen, however, is that during a pre-trial conference, the prosecution and counsel will meet to discuss what evidence and witnesses they will bring into the case. Statements given by the suspect during the investigation will also be shared during the conference. These meetings are official and documented, and are meant to facilitate the trial process. I have nowhere near enough expertise to comment on the pros and cons of our judicial system vis-a-vis those of other countries. I have met lawyers who privately conceded that the system may be tilted towards the prosecution's favour. I have also asked prosecutors from the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) about the investigation process, but being the wise lawyers they are, they wouldn't comment on the issue. What is clear, though, is that the process is transparent and utmost care is taken to ensure accountability. And so far, the system seems to work. So far. Bear further in mind that the Law Society of Singapore, the profession's official representative, is independent of the AGC, and it does debate matters of jurisprudence among its members. The society runs the Pro Bono Services Office, with the aim of ensuring that the needy will always have access to legal counsel. And it was Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon himself who last month stressed the importance of pro bono legal services:
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2013-08-12, 18:50 | Link #29968 |
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Mexico proposes energy reform, some investors skeptical
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97B0LS20130812 EU set stage for banks to load up on U.S. muni bonds http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97B0GD20130812 U.S. moves to curb long, mandatory drug sentences http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97B03320130812
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2013-08-12, 20:38 | Link #29969 | |
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2013-08-12, 21:15 | Link #29970 |
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Depends. In this case of maid abuse, there is a case of overlap so it may suffice. Even so, most cases have a portion of criminal element in it, whether be it destroying your neighbour's plants (vandalism) or hugging her 12-year-old daughter (molest).
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2013-08-13, 08:18 | Link #29972 |
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http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20...023-asahi-soci
HOLY.....!! Sadogawa Jun, mangaka of Muteki Kanban Musume (which was animated for 2 cour anime few years back) and currently running Amane Atatameru, both in Weekly Shounen Champion, was found dead, hanging himself in a nearby park... For a WSC mangaka he was pretty decently successful, and was even tweeting fine just a day ago in Comiket. Fans are totally baffled what led to this sudden suicide... Jesus.
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2013-08-13, 08:30 | Link #29973 | |
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I LOVED the anime adaptation of that... Sad...
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2013-08-13, 08:38 | Link #29974 | |
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2013-08-13, 09:46 | Link #29975 |
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Exclusive: Video of 'lame' cattle stirs new concern over growth drugs
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97C02M20130813 China bans extravagant official galas to curb graft http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97C0EU20130813
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2013-08-13, 10:02 | Link #29976 | |
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I recently heard of quite a few suicides for no reason discovered whatsoever. It is really sad to hear people do it... Rest in peace, fellow author. |
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2013-08-13, 20:34 | Link #29977 | |
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2013-08-13, 20:45 | Link #29978 |
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Talks resume as Israel frees Palestinians, pursues settlements
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...97C0Z620130813
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2013-08-13, 20:47 | Link #29979 | |
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2013-08-13, 22:57 | Link #29980 |
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400 US surface-to-air missiles were 'STOLEN' from Libya during the Benghazi
attack and are 'now in the hands of Al Qaeda', claims whistleblower: "Four hundred American surface-to-air missiles were 'taken from Libya' during the terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, a former U.S. Attorney who represents whistleblowers claimed on Monday. He added that the U.S. intelligence community is terrified they might be used to shoot down airliners. Joe diGenova, whose wife Victoria Toensing – a former deputy assistant attorney general – also represents Benghazi witnesses and others with knowledge of the terror attack, told WMAL radio that the loss of those missiles is also one the reason the U.S. State Department shut down 19 embassies across the Middle East last week." See: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attorney.html |
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