Ep 4: The Unmelodic Case of Anthem Rules

Ep 4: The Unmelodic Case of Anthem Rules

Is it a crime in Singapore to sit down when the national anthem is played? Why did a Singaporean fight a case to the highest court over refusing to sing the national anthem at work? What do the rules in the new Hong Kong National Anthem law say about China's anthem? Is there anything similar in the US or UK? In this episode, we are joined by a law freshman who did some research on these issues.

Ep 3: Stranger Laws

Did you know that prior to 2019, it might have possibly been an offence in Singapore to sing Despacito in a public place in a way that annoys others? (For avoidance of doubt, this does not constitute legal advice.) What other stranger laws are there in Singapore and abroad? Why are these laws in our statute books? We offer you an escape from misery scrolling of Covid-19 news to the mystical land of 'Stranger Laws'.

Ep 2: How Oscarred Are You?

Ft. Ethel Yap [http://www.ethelyap.com] (actor, singer-songwriter). Can Singapore actors like Ethel be nominated for the Oscars? Is there an equivalent of the Oscars in Singapore? What are some interesting Oscars-related law suits? How realistic are portrayals of lawyers in movies?

Ep 1: Carlos Ghosn With The Wind

How did former Nissan Chairman & CEO Carlos Ghosn jump bail and escape from Japan to Lebanon? What is bail? What happens when a person skips bail? Has anyone in Singapore skipped bail as dramatically as Ghosn?