Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Law Society to release full audit report to members

In a written parliamentary reply, he described the email tip-off as containing “serious and wide-ranging” allegations about “inappropriate workplace conduct, weaknesses in governance and oversight, deficiencies in grievance handling and whistleblowing processes, and shortcomings in internal controls over certain administrative and financial practices” from 2022 to 2025.

On Friday, Mr Tong said the Law Society plays an important role in Singapore’s legal system and carries responsibilities to its members and the wider public.

“It is therefore important that the issues identified in the report are followed through appropriately, with transparency and accountability, and that the necessary steps be taken to strengthen the society’s governance and functioning.

“This will help maintain confidence in the Law Society as an institution.”

The Ministry of Law will continue to follow developments closely and looks forward to the council’s further updates on steps taken to address the issues identified in the report, Mr Tong added.

The Law Society previously told CNA it has carefully considered the audit committee’s report and “taken the necessary steps” in response to its findings and recommendations.

It declined to comment further, citing confidentiality.

CNA has contacted the Law Society for its response to Mr Tong’s statement.