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SDP Members Forcibily Removed From Vicinity of Shangri-La Hotel on 20 Nov 07 |
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Monday, 26 November 2007 09:36 |
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On 20 Nov 07 Tuesday, SDP members Ms Chee Siok Chin and Mr John Tan were approached by the police while on their way to Shangri-La Hotel and told to leave the area. The police were unable to provide any satisfactory reason why they were not allowed to approach the hotel even though it was still open to the public. The only reason the police could give was that Shangri-La Hotel had been gazetted as a Protected Area under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Cap. 256). They were unable to provide any reason why other passers-by could proceed without hinderance. At no time did the police say that Ms Chee or Mr Tan were trespassing. After a stand-off with the police lasting about 20 minutes, Ms Chee and Mr Tan were bundled into an unmarked van and driven out of the area.
We understand that Ms Chee has written a letter to the Minister of Home Affairs seeking clarification on what is deemed as a grave violation of Singaporeans' constitutional rights and fundamental liberties. We want to know likewise.
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