SINGAPORE: Former lawyer M Ravi, known for taking on human rights cases and his pro bono work, has died. He was 56.
Friends of Mr Ravi confirmed the news to CNA on Wednesday (Dec 24). The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Mr Ravi, whose full name was Ravi Madasamy, was born in 1969 and was a lawyer for more than 25 years.
He was widely known for representing inmates on death row and had also been in the news over his conduct. He was also an advocate for the LGBTQ community and supported the abolition of the death penalty.
