Law Society to release audit report on workplace issues after redaction process

The Law Society of Singapore has committed to releasing a comprehensive audit report detailing workplace culture and governance issues, following pressure from its members. The decision comes after a closed-door dialogue where members demanded greater transparency.

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intends to release the report of the audit committee as soon as practicable

In an email to members, the Law Society stated its intention to publish the audit committee's findings as soon as possible. However, this release is contingent on protecting the confidentiality of individuals who provided information during the investigation. Those who were interviewed will have until September 7 to request that their names or specific statements be redacted from the report and transcripts. Corresponding redactions will be made to the main audit report.

The audit itself was conducted independently of the Law Society's council. TSMP Law Corporation was appointed to investigate the allegations, with Senior Counsel Cavinder Bull providing advice on the investigation's conduct. The council emphasized that interviews were conducted under the assurance of confidentiality, which has complicated the process of releasing the findings.

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They will be informed that if they do not reply by this date, their statement will not be disclosed as they have not waived the confidentiality promised to them

Individuals facing significant allegations in the report will also be given a chance to respond. This provision extends to those invited to participate but who did not provide an interview. These individuals will have until September 21, 2026, or 14 days after receiving their transcripts, to submit their responses. The Law Society stressed that the report would be carefully redacted based on these responses before its eventual release to members.

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At a minimum, the TSMP report will have to be redacted carefully based on the responses of the interviewees.