Visiting Supreme Court Open-House

Court Sessions are open to the Public

"Most of the court hearings that take place in the Supreme Court are open court trials, which interested members of the public may attend. Interested parties can follow the proceeding from the public gallery, and even take notes! However, any form of audio or video recordings via mobile phone and other devices are not allowed. In certain cases, where hearing involves materials or information that may be sensitive in nature, the Counsel may apply for the hearing to be heard “in camera”. That is when only the Judge and the Counsel can represent in the court proceeding, and the members of the public and the media are not allow in."

You can catch a good glimpse of beautiful scenery along the Singapore River at the roof top gallery.

A mock criminal trial featuring suspects like the Big Bad Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood and, er, Blind Mouse Satu is one of the quirky highlights at The Living Courthouse, a public event held at the Supreme Court on March 14 and 15.

Visitors can also witness mock civil and criminal proceedings inside actual courtrooms, join in regular 30—minute tours of the building, an exhibition debunking various “stereotypes” in Singapore courts, as well as attend legal talks and clinics by the Law Society of Singapore.

For a more memorable souvenir of their “day in court”, there are photo opportunities where one can dress up in a lawyer’s robe (wigs are optional) or be photographed as a criminal.

For the 30—minute “Humpty” trial, the enactments will be performed by court staff — in full costume. There will also be a cordoned off “crime scene” within the building.

There’s also a “blog” by the hapless egg—headed victim on the event website, http://www.thelivingcourthouse.gov.sg.


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