Shadrake denies intention to scandalise Singapore judiciary
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By Zul Othman | Posted: 17 August 2010 1502 hrs
SINGAPORE: British writer Alan Shadrake, who is facing contempt of court charges over his book, Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock, has denied any intention to scandalise the Singapore judiciary.
In his affidavit, the 75-year-old said the purpose of writing his book was to highlight the arbitrary manner in which prosecutors sought the death penalty.
Mr Shadrake also said he wrote the book to show how the law passed by Parliament was unjust.
Last month, Mr Shadrake was arrested after the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) accused him of committing criminal defamation as his book allegedly contained allegations and insinuations that the Singapore Judiciary bowed to political and economic pressures when meting out the death sentence.
In his affidavit, Mr Shadrake said the comments extracted by the AGC had to be read in the context of his reasons for writing the book.
The case will be mentioned again in court on August 30. - CNA/vm -
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Originally posted by Clivebenss:
if for traitors it will be better.
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Originally posted by Vote PAP OUT to Save SG:
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