‘Significant failings in leadership’ identified in Law Society probe: Edwin Tong
An investigation into the Law Society of Singapore revealed significant failings in leadership, workplace culture, and governance between 2022 and 2025. While no financial impropriety was found, the council is now implementing reforms to address the issues.
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The findings underscore the importance of institutional governance and employee well-being in professional regulatory bodies.
An online post in September 2025 had made allegations of workplace bullying at the Law Society.
Listen Summarise A probe found significant failings in leadership, workplace culture, and governance at the Law Society of Singapore from 2022 to 2025. The investigation began after an anonymous email in September 2025 raised serious allegations, leading to an independent audit committee report submitted in mid-2026. The Law Society council has acknowledged the findings, and started implementing recommendations. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A probe into complaints of workplace practices at the Law Society of Singapore identified significant failings in leadership, culture and governance from 2022 to 2025, Law Minister Edwin Tong said on Aug 5.
He said this in a written reply to MP Wan Rizal (Jalan Besar), who asked if the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) had been informed of the findings and outcomes of the inquiry into the allegations raised in September 2025.
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