Christopher de Souza

2022 - 12 - 6

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Lawyer and MP Christopher de Souza found guilty of professional ... (The Straits Times)

He did not make full and frank disclosure to Court when he was aware that a client had breached conditions of a search order. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Lawyer Christopher de Souza faces possible disciplinary action for ... (CNA)

A disciplinary tribunal found that Mr Christopher James de Souza assisted his client in suppressing evidence by preparing an affidavit that left out ...

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PAP MP Christopher de Souza found guilty of professional ... (The Online Citizen SG)

SINGAPORE — Mr Christopher de Souza, a lawyer in Lee & Lee, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.

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Lawyer & MP Christopher de Souza Found Guilty Of Helping Client ... (Must Share News)

On Monday (5 Dec), a disciplinary tribunal found Mr de Souza guilty of professional misconduct when acting for his clients. He failed to make full disclosure to ...

But the lawyers from WongPartnership said they would resist and argue that it should also be dismissed. They hold the power to suspend or disbar lawyers. By filing the affidavit, Mr de Souza was a party to and assisted in the suppression. The tribunal said Mr de Souza knew his duty to disclose the prior use of the documents and information. The tribunal believed that the failure to make a full disclosure amounted to the suppression of evidence by Amber. In a report published on Monday (5 Dec), the two-member disciplinary tribunal found Mr de Souza guilty of professional misconduct.

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PAP MP & Lawyer Christopher de Souza Found Guilty of ... (Goody Feed)

As most of us may know, some Members of Parliament (MPs) have other jobs apart from being an MP, but these “other jobs” usually don't garner as much ...

However, they will continue to fight for the dismissal of the last charge. The tribunal, consisting of Senior Counsel N. After receiving the complaint, an independent inquiry committee convened on 13 January last year to discuss the issue. Advertisements

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Lawyer and MP Christopher de Souza guilty of professional ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Deputy speaker of Parliament Christopher de Souza, a lawyer by profession, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.

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Lawyer and MP Christopher de Souza guilty of professional ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Deputy speaker of Parliament Christopher de Souza, a lawyer by profession, has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.

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PAP to await court verdict on lawyer and MP Christopher de Souza's ... (TODAY)

SINGAPORE — The People's Action Party (PAP) said on Tuesday (Dec 6) night that it will wait for the Court of Three Judges to pass its verdict on lawyer and ...

"Integrity, honesty and incorruptibility are fundamental to the party. "Mr de Souza has informed us that he denies any wrongdoing. SINGAPORE — The People's Action Party (PAP) said on Tuesday (Dec 6) night that it will wait for the Court of Three Judges to pass its verdict on lawyer and Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher de Souza before determining its next course of action.

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Lawyer and MP Christopher de Souza found guilty of professional ... (The Business Times)

The tribunal found that de Souza had not made full and frank disclosure to the court when he was aware that his client had breached the conditions of a ...

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PAP MP Christopher de Souza found guilty of professional ... (Mothership.sg)

de Souza could face disciplinary sanctions from the Court of Three Judges, the highest disciplinary body for the legal profession.

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PAP aware of proceedings against lawyer & MP Christopher de ... (Mothership.sg)

"Mr de Souza has informed us that he denies any wrongdoing. He will argue his case on the one charge, on appeal before the Court of Three Judges," said the ...

Mr de Souza faced five charges before the Disciplinary Tribunal. Mr de Souza has informed us that he denies any wrongdoing. The standing of each PAP MP reflects on the Party, and the Party expects all MPs to uphold the highest standards," said the PAP in a Dec. Integrity, honesty and incorruptibility are fundamental to the Party. Four of the five charges were dismissed." "Mr de Souza has informed us that he denies any wrongdoing.

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Lawyer Christopher de Souza faces possible disciplinary action for ... (CNA)

A disciplinary tribunal found that Mr Christopher James de Souza, who is also an MP, assisted his client in suppressing evidence by preparing an affidavit ...

This charge alleges that Mr de Souza was a party to and assisted Amber in suppressing evidence. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon appointed the tribunal to hear and investigate the matter in November 2021. The disciplinary tribunal found that four of the five charges were not made out. Internal correspondence at Lee & Lee shows that Mr de Souza and his colleagues knew about the breach. In a breach of their undertakings, Amber made three reports in 2018 to the Ministry of Manpower, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and the Singapore Police Force, disclosing 10 documents. "Integrity, honesty and incorruptibility are fundamental to the Party.

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