Ministry of Law, Singapore

Ministry of Law, Singapore Advancing access to justice for Singaporeans Welcome to the official page for the Ministry of Law, Singapore! Visit us at www.mlaw.gov.sg.
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MinLaw's mission is to advance access to justice, the rule of law, the economy and society through policy, law and services. Our page aims to demystify legal speak to ensure that the republic's legal framework is clear and transparent to all. MinLaw plays the following key roles:

- Drives legal reforms to ensure a progressive legal framework that meets society's needs.

- Oversees the po

licy for development, promotion and regulation of Singapore's legal sector to strengthen Singapore's position as a leading international legal services and dispute resolution hub.

- Licenses all law practice entities and registers foreign-qualified legal practitioners in Singapore.

- Promotes and protects Singapore's interests through cooperation and engagement with key international and regional organisations, and bilateral partners on a range of international legal policy issues, including transnational criminal and civil justice.

- Provides community legal services such as legal aid, criminal defence aid, community mediation, insolvency administration and public trustee services.

- Regulates moneylending and pawnbroking, and supervises precious stones and metal dealers.

- Oversees land policy and administration, and the development of Singapore's intellectual property sector, supported by its Statutory Boards. Contact us at 1800 2255 529*

*Airtime charges may apply to calls made from mobile phones to ‘1800’ local toll-free numbers. For overseas callers, please use +65 6225 5529.

Being anonymous online doesn’t mean being unaccountable.From 29 June 2026, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) will begin...
23/06/2026

Being anonymous online doesn’t mean being unaccountable.

From 29 June 2026, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) will begin operations, giving victims a dedicated avenue to seek redress for harmful content. The OSC will be able to obtain user information of perpetrators from online platforms, so they can no longer hide behind anonymous accounts.

Find out more: go.gov.sg/osraa

The sustainability of our legal profession matters. MinLaw welcomes the release of The Legal Profession Sustainability S...
23/06/2026

The sustainability of our legal profession matters. MinLaw welcomes the release of The Legal Profession Sustainability Study and will continue working with stakeholders to support a resilient and future-ready legal sector.

21/06/2026

World Cup season is here. But for our MinLaw dads, the real tournament never stops. ⚽️

Penalty shoot-out or first day of school? 90 minutes or one full day with the kids?

The verdict? Parenthood wins. Every time. No halftime. No substitutions. No appeals.

Happy Father's Day to our MinLaw dads - the real MVPs of the house. 🏆

Your face. Your name. Someone else’s account. 😳From 29 June 2026, the OSC will tackle 5 key types of online harms in the...
18/06/2026

Your face. Your name. Someone else’s account. 😳

From 29 June 2026, the OSC will tackle 5 key types of online harms in the first phase of its operations. Watch Rish*tha's video to find out more 💪

AI is reshaping IP work – making it more efficient, more data-rich and more complex. But the credibility of the system l...
15/06/2026

AI is reshaping IP work – making it more efficient, more data-rich and more complex. But the credibility of the system lies with the IP professionals – to exercise judgment with consistency, with discipline, and with integrity.

Our shared goal is a trusted, high-quality, forward-looking IP system that can support innovation and enterprise.

Read Minister Edwin Tong's full speech at the inaugural IPOS-IP Practitioner Dialogue here: https://go.gov.sg/ipos-ipdialogue2026

Creepy DMs? 🚨Ryan Han shares how the new Online Safety Commission can help you seek timely redress from online harms.Fro...
12/06/2026

Creepy DMs? 🚨

Ryan Han shares how the new Online Safety Commission can help you seek timely redress from online harms.

From 29 June 2026, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) will be able to issue directions to quickly put a stop to online harms, for instance by removing the content or restricting the perpetrators’ account.

Find out more: go.gov.sg/osraa

🎨 What might Singapore look like in 2076 if everyone respects the law?As part of , we invite Upper Primary school stude...
12/06/2026

🎨 What might Singapore look like in 2076 if everyone respects the law?

As part of , we invite Upper Primary school students to draw their vision of a Singapore where the Rule of Law is upheld — where no one is above the law and everyone is protected by it.

✏️ Draw your vision and write a sentence on why law matters.

🏆 Win attractive prizes

⏰ Deadline: 30 June 2026

For more information, refer to https://go.gov.sg/whylawmattersstudentcompetition

11/06/2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in 3 hours, and after last evening’s display, I can confirm that the Ministry of Law, Singapore is World Cup ready ⚽️😄

Close neighbours, strong partners…and apparently very serious about durians! Minister Edwin Tong and Malaysia's Minister...
04/06/2026

Close neighbours, strong partners…and apparently very serious about durians!

Minister Edwin Tong and Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Dato' Sri Azalina Othman Said, witnessed the signing of MOUs between Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and AIAC, and discussed what the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone means for our legal communities on both sides of the Causeway.

03/06/2026

Minister Edwin Tong's recent official visit to China marked key milestones in Singapore-China collaboration.

Highlights included the empanelment of specialist mediators to the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)'s panel in Tianjin and the opening of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Representative Office in Beijing.

In Shanghai and Shenzhen, Minister also engaged with the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC) and the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA), both of which are exploring plans to establish a presence in Singapore. These developments underscore Singapore’s commitment to fostering legal and commercial ties to support businesses and cross-border commerce.

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