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Here is an overview of Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) response to criticism about the proposed FICA Bill, and justifications it has put forward.
These infographics are based on public comments, media releases and interventions leading up to the 2nd reading of the Bill in Parliament on 4 October 2021. Please send your comments to contact@jamesgomez.sg
The bogeyman argument, areas of “interference” and the key takeaways: here is an overview of what political commentators are saying
This factsheet is compiled from a review of political commentaries from 13 to 30 September 2021 related to the proposed FICA. Please send your comments to contact@jamesgomez.sg
The tabled FICA Bill provoked reactions and concerns from a wide range of stakeholders whose views were reported in the media. Here is an overview of the measures and sanctions the bill contains, in addition to key reactions and concerns expressed.
This factsheet is compiled from a review of media reports and public statements related to the FICA from 13th September 2021 to 30th September 2021. It serves as a brief overview, for in-depth information, consult the FICA directly.
On 13 September 2021, the Singapore Government proposed the Foreign Interference Countermeasure Act (FICA) bill in Parliament.
To provide some comparison, this fact sheet is based on a review of “foreign interference” laws and political statements of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Central African republic, China, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, North Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam. Please send your comments to contact@jamesgomez.sg