Law Society disciplinary hearing: Pritam Singh struck off rolls
He was also ordered to pay S$5,808 in legal costs to the Law Society.
Pritam Singh, the Worker's Party chief, has been removed from the rolls of advocates and solicitors after being found guilty of lying under oath. This decision was reached following a disciplinary hearing on August 13, 2025, where the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) sought to revoke his legal status. Singh had previously been convicted in February 2025 for lying under oath during the Raeesah Khan case.
After losing his appeal in December 2025, he was required to pay a S$14,000 fine. At the 20-minute hearing on Thursday, the lawyers for both sides discussed the costs and disbursements for the case. The LawSoc had initially requested S$6,000 in costs, but they would accept the S$3,000 suggested by Singh's legal team. Singh, who is currently non-practising, will ultimately pay a total of S$5,808.
The disciplinary hearing concluded with both parties agreeing that the legal threshold for avoiding a strike-off in cases involving dishonesty is quite high and not met in this instance. The LawSoc argued that Singh's public roles, including his position as a Member of Parliament and Leader of the Opposition, were not exceptional circumstances that would mitigate a strike-off. They contended that he should be treated like any other lawyer and be struck off the rolls.
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