Law Society opens disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh
The Law Society of Singapore has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Workers' Party Secretary-General and Member of Parliament Pritam Singh, with a Case Management Conference listed at the Supreme Court on 12 March 2026.
- The Law Society has opened disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh at the Supreme Court.
- Singh was convicted in December 2025 of lying to the Committee of Privileges.
- An internal Workers' Party disciplinary panel is expected to report its findings imminently.
The Law Society of Singapore has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Workers' Party Secretary-General and Member of Parliament (MP) Pritam Singh, court records show.
A Case Management Conference was held before Assistant Registrar James Low at the Supreme Court on 12 March 2026.
The Law Society appeared as Applicant, represented by Drew & Napier LLC. Singh was self-represented.
The nature of the charges has not been made public.
Singh's criminal conviction as context
The proceedings follow Singh's criminal conviction on two counts of lying to the Committee of Privileges (COP), which was upheld by the High Court on 4 December 2025.
Parliament subsequently passed a motion on 14 January 2026 deeming him unfit to continue as Leader of the Opposition. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong formally removed him from the role the following day.
Basis for disciplinary action
As an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court, Singh falls within the Law Society's disciplinary jurisdiction.
Under the Legal Profession Act, a conviction involving dishonesty may constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Potential outcomes range from suspension to striking off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Internal Workers' Party proceedings
The Law Society's action adds to a series of concurrent processes confronting Singh.
Within WP itself, a disciplinary panel was convened in January 2026 to determine whether Singh had contravened the party's constitution. The panel comprises Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, together with former Hougang MP Png Eng Huat.
The party's Central Executive Committee set a three-month deadline for the panel to conclude its work, meaning its findings are expected imminently.
Upon completion of the panel's report, a Special Cadre Members' Conference is to be convened to consider its outcome.
The Online Citizen has sought comment from the Law Society of Singapore and from Singh. Responses will be published in full.
