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Parti Liyani v PP

[2021] 3 SLR 1088
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Domestic worker acquitted of theft on appeal; court raised concerns about investigative and prosecutorial standards and access to justice for migrant workers.

Key Principle

theft by domestic worker; acquitted on appeal; concerns over investigation and prosecution; access to justice for migrant workers

Area of Law

criminal

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