SINGAPORE: The Law Society said on Thursday (Aug 20) it will release the full report of an audit that uncovered workplace culture and governance issues, after its members called for its release at a closed-door dialogue.
In an email to its members, the Law Society said it “intends to release the report of the audit committee as soon as practicable”, as long as the confidentiality of interviewees was protected and those facing material allegations were given a chance to respond.
The council, which met on Tuesday following its Aug 13 closed-door meeting, said interviewees were to be given until Sep 7 to request redactions before the report is made available to members.
The audit committee, which conducted its investigation independently of the council, had appointed TSMP Law Corporation to investigate allegations raised about the Law Society’s governance.
No council member was part of the audit committee, which also appointed Senior Counsel Cavinder Bull, to advise it on the conduct of the investigation.
The council said interviews conducted by TSMP had been carried out on the understanding that responses would remain confidential and be used only for the investigation, which was why it was unable to respond to a petition received two days before the Aug 13 dialogue.
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