Written Reply by Minister for Law Mr Edwin Tong SC on Review of the Legal Profession Act 1955 Given Law Society's Recent EGM Resolutions

12 January 2026 Posted in Parliamentary speeches and responses

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Hany Soh (Member for Parliament for Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC)

Question
To ask the Minister for Law in view of the resolutions passed at the recent Law Society’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on 22 December 2025, whether the Ministry considers any amendments to the Legal Profession Act 1966 necessary.

Written Answer:

1. The Legal Profession Act 1966 (LPA) provides for the establishment of the Law Society of Singapore, including the composition of its Council and the election of office‑bearers.

2. We have noted the recent EGM. The Ministry will give due consideration to the points made at the EGM, as well as at other fora, as part of its regular review of the LPA to ensure its continued relevance and application.

Last updated on 12 January 2026