Amnesty International Raised Concern that Singapore Conviction of Author Smothers Freedom of Expression

(Washington, D.C.) - Singapore’s conviction of author Alan Shadrake for contempt of court will further stifle freedom of expression and legitimate criticism of the Singaporean judiciary, Amnesty International said today.  “This judgment creates a chilling effect on freedom of speech, for Singaporeans and foreigners alike,” said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s director for the Asia-Pacific.   Alan Shadrake, a 75-year-old British citizen based in Malaysia, was convicted today for contempt of court due to his book Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock “scandalizing the