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Yong Vui Kong v Public Prosecutor

[2010] 3 SLR 489
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore Court of Appeal upheld the mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking as constitutional, rejecting challenges under Art 9(1) and Art 12 of the Singapore Constitution.

Key Principle

Mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking constitutional; President's clemency power; Art 9(1) life and liberty; Art 12 equality

Area of Law

constitutional

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