Singapore: Court to Hear Appeal by Critic of Judiciary

Human Rights Watch, 8 Apr 2011(New York) - On April 11, 2011, the Singapore Court of Appeal will hear the case of Alan Shadrake, a British author whose book criticized the Singaporean judiciary. The outcome of Shadrake's appeal of his contempt of court conviction could have important implications for free expression in Singapore, Human Rights Watch said today.The Singapore High Court found