On 26 July 2021, the Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill (“Bill“) was tabled for its First Reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to reform the Singapore court system to keep pace with the changing needs of litigants and businesses seeking to resolve commercial disputes, creating a more efficient and facilitative framework.
The Bill sets out a host of amendments, including a number of changes directed at improving how the court system functions in relation to the practical and experiential concerns of litigants. In this Update, we explore some of the key changes in the Bill and how they may positively impact the user experience of Singapore litigants.
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