How Singapore Balances Public Safety With Individual Rights | SGLaw200 Youth Forum

Singapore Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong addressed youths at the opening of SGLaw200 Youth Forum, urging young Singaporeans to help evolve and strengthen the Rule of Law for the future, so that Singapore remains a society defined by fairness, justice and trust. At the closing dialogue, Minister for Law, Mr Edwin Tong - joined by panellists from the judiciary and the Attorney-General’s Chambers - described the Rule of Law as a dynamic, living framework that must be continually renewed to remain fit for purpose — encompassing new challenges in technology and the needs of vulnerable communities. The panellists answered questions from the lively youth audience, which covered a wide range of topics including civic participation in law-making, the separation of powers and access to justice. 00:00 Introduction 00:17 PM Lawrence Wong opens forum 01:09 What is the Rule of Law? 05:42 Strict enforcement: Corruption, drugs & speech 10:28 Evolving the law: AI risks & access to justice 15:41 International law & Singapore’s voice 20:12 Min Edwin Tong: Legal frameworks & social compact 26:35 Panel: How SG laws and policies are drafted 32:09 Judicial discretion & capital punishment debate 35:28 Q&A: Evolving access to justice 42:27 Q&A: Tech dilemmas & legal restitution ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: At the SGLaw200 Youth Forum, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong challenged young Singaporeans to shape the future of the Rule of Law. Hear bold questions and candid discussions on fairness, justice and trust in a rapidly changing world. ================== #CNAInsider #Singapore #SGLaw200YouthForum #SingaporeLaw #Forum #Panel #PanelDiscussion #Youth #LawrenceWong #EdwinTong For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider