SINGAPORE - In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Wednesday admitted 115 lawyers to the Singapore Bar via Zoom, a video-conferencing platform.Three sessions were presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck, and the other three by Justice Vincent Hoong.
The courts in Singapore are hearing only essential and urgent matters until June 1, as a result of circuit breaker measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. He added that some hearings will likely continue via video or teleconferencing even after the end of the circuit breaker measures. He encouraged the lawyers to innovate and"embrace new ways", but also remain honest, diligent and humble.
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