TNAG-0652-FCO40-801-Planning-Staff-papers-on-human-rights-and-foreign-policy-cou-1977 — Page 189

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Right No.

(v) There are unfounded suspicions that

justice can be manipulated in Singapore.

Comment by South-East Asia Department

The suspicions may not be unfounded. especially in cases with political overtones. We suggest a rating of 2.

(vi) In practice though not by law the

National Trade Union Congress (to which are affiliated most of the important unions) is controlled by cadres of the ruling People's Action Party. Only some 30% of the workforce is unionised, unions are not compelled to affiliate with NTUC, and non-affiliated unions are allowed a measure of freedom.

Comment by South-East Asia Department

We would suggest a rating of 3.

(vii) There is no impediment to emigration.

Government scholarship etc holders are bonded for five years or more.

SINGAPORE

Rating suggested by Post

Comment by South-East Asia Department

Boys eligible for National Service cannot go abroad to study without their families paying heavy bonds. Others under National Service obligations are issued with passports valid for only six months. would suggest a rating of 1.

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