SINGAPORE’S newest courts opened their doors, heralding a fresh approach in the way family disputes and young offenders are handled. The aim is for these cases to be resolved faster, more effectively and, significantly, with less bitterness.
Calling it a historic moment, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon said yesterday that the reform could also see the setting up of an accreditation system for family lawyers to ensure they are properly skilled for the new legal landscape.
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