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Trio acquitted of organising pro-Palestinian procession to Istana
Judge ruled the women had a reasonable belief they did not breach the Public Order Act as no signs marked the procession route as prohibited, despite organising a political demonstration.
- On Oct 21, District Judge John Ng acquitted Ms Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, Ms Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori and Ms Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, ruling they honestly believed they were not breaching the Public Order Act.
- On February 2, 2024, about 70 participants walked from Plaza Singapura mall to the Istana's rear gate to hand-deliver letters to the Prime Minister's Office.
- The court found umbrellas with watermelon designs signalled Palestinian solidarity and noted the pavement lacked signage, undermining proof Ms Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, Ms Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, and Ms Annamalai Kokila Parvathi knew the area was prohibited.
- Immediate reactions included supporters in the packed public gallery whooped and cheered, while those convicted face penalties of up to $10,000 or up to six months' jail.
- Legal observers note the ruling aligns with precedent on mens rea and several similar walks to the Istana, while District Judge John Ng said, `They would not have any inkling that using that route would be illegal or prohibited.
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Judge acquits three women accused of organising procession outside Istana in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Three women who were accused of organising a procession around the Istana without a permit to publicise the cause of solidarity with Palestine were acquitted on Tuesday (Oct 21).
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