Singapore convicts author of death penalty book

Wednesday 3 November 2010 Singapore’s conviction of author Alan Shadrake for contempt of court will further stifle freedom of expression and legitimate criticism of the judiciary, says Amnesty International. Singapore’s conviction of author Alan Shadrake for contempt of court will further stifle freedom of expression and legitimate criticism of the Singaporean judiciary, Amnesty International said today.  Shadrake, a 75 year-old British citizen based in Malaysia, was convicted today for contempt of court due to his book ‘Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock’ “scandalizing…

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