Trial begins for 3 women charged over pro-Palestinian 'procession' to Istana

Trial opens for 3 women who allegedly organised procession outside Istana

They each face one charge under the Public Order Act. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trial begins for 3 women charged over pro-Palestinian 'procession' to Istana

The defence sought to admit evidence regarding previous instances of people delivering letters to the Istana without prosecution but this request was rejected by the court.

Three women on trial for alleged pro-Palestinian procession to Istana argue prior precedent

The trial of three Singaporean women accused of organising a pro-Palestinian procession to the Istana commenced on 1 July, before District Judge John Ng. The defendants, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 30; Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, 26; and Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 36, each face one charge under the Public Order Act. They are accused of organising a procession on 2 February 2024, between 2pm and 3pm, along the perimeter of the Istana, which is class…