Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Law Society to release full audit report to members
A "frank and constructive exchange" between Law Society members and council must be supported by the disclosure of sufficient information, Mr Tong says.
Law Minister Edwin Tong has urged the Law Society of Singapore to make available the complete audit report to its members, addressing workplace culture issues and governance concerns uncovered during an investigation. The audit committee's report, which examined the society's operations from 2022 to 2025, raised significant concerns about leadership, workplace culture, and proper administration, according to Tong.
The full report, excluding certain redacted sections, was initially circulated to members prior to a heated closed-door meeting where the society's members demanded its release. Despite missing annexes such as comprehensive investigation reports, the audit committee's findings detailed serious failings in leadership, workplace culture, and governance, with no evidence of intentional financial impropriety or cover-ups.
Following media inquiries, Tong emphasized the importance of frank and constructive exchanges between members and the council, supported by sufficient information to ensure proper understanding and consideration of the issues. The Law Society, responsible for regulating the legal profession in Singapore, vowed to honor the report's recommendations, strengthen governance, and work collaboratively with its members.
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