Yap Keng Ho v Public Prosecutor: Application for Orders Related to Public Entertainment and Meetings Act Trial
Yap Keng Ho applied to the High Court of Singapore for several orders related to his ongoing trial with Chee Soon Juan under the Public Entertainment and Meetings Act. Choo Han Teck J dismissed the application, citing previous similar applications and emphasizing that trial-related matters should be addressed to the trial judge, DJ Thian. The court reminded the applicant to respect the judicial process and the rule of law.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Application dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Application by Yap Keng Ho for orders related to his trial under the Public Entertainment and Meetings Act was dismissed. The court emphasized respect for the judicial process.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Respondent | Government Agency | Application dismissed | Won | Christopher Ong Siu Jin of Deputy Public Prosecutor Lee Jwee Nguan of Deputy Public Prosecutor |
| Yap Keng Ho | Applicant | Individual | Application dismissed | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | J | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Christopher Ong Siu Jin | Deputy Public Prosecutor |
| Lee Jwee Nguan | Deputy Public Prosecutor |
4. Facts
- The applicant was on trial with Chee Soon Juan before District Judge Thian.
- The trial concerned charges under the Public Entertainment and Meetings Act.
- The applicant applied for approval to file a supplementary petition of appeal.
- The applicant sought adjournment of trials and provision of video evidence.
- The applicant claimed injustice due to unreasonable abuse of the Public Entertainment and Meetings Act.
5. Formal Citations
- Yap Keng Ho v Public Prosecutor, Cr M 20/2008, [2008] SGHC 126
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Trial commenced | |
| Decision issued | |
| Trial scheduled to continue |
7. Legal Issues
- Abuse of Public Entertainment and Meetings Act
- Outcome: The court did not make a determination on this issue, as the application was dismissed on procedural grounds.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Approval to file supplementary petition of appeal
- Adjournment of trials
- Provision of video evidence in DVD format
- Hearing of injustice suffered as a result of abuse of Public Entertainment and Meetings Act
9. Cause of Actions
- No cause of actions
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yap Keng Ho v Public Prosecutor | High Court | Yes | [2007] 1 SLR 259 | Singapore | Cited as a previous instance of the same applicant making similar applications. |
| Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor | High Court | Yes | [2006] SGHC 202 | Singapore | Cited as a previous instance of the co-accused making similar applications. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Public Entertainment and Meetings Act (Cap 257, 2001 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Public Entertainment and Meetings Act
- Supplementary petition of appeal
- Video evidence
- Abuse of PEMA
15.2 Keywords
- Public Entertainment and Meetings Act
- Criminal Procedure
- Singapore
- High Court
- Judicial Review
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Sentencing | 75 |
| Criminal Procedure | 75 |
| Public Entertainment and Meetings Act | 60 |
| Administrative Law | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure