Liberalization of Speaker’s Corner: Let’s see whether the authorities truly use a “light touch”

Sgpolitics.net, 26 Aug 2008, Ng E-Jay

"My view remains that the “concession” for protests at Speaker’s Corner is pathetic, and that the government should realize that Singaporeans are granted freedom of assembly and expression under Article 14 of Part 4 of the constitution. These are rights that apply to all citizens, at all times and places.

Nonetheless, the apparent liberalization of Speaker’s Corner is a very small step forward in helping to alleviate the oppressive climate of fear surrounding political activity."

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