Bail is the releasing of a person from custody in return for which the accused person undertakes to pay a sum of money to the court if he does not appear at the next court sitting to which he is remanded.
When bail is granted to the accused person he enters into a recognisance (guarantee)that he will show up in court at the appointed date and will abide by any terms and conditions which might be part of his bail bond.
An application for bail can be made at the District Court sitting to which he is returned if he has not been released on station bail.
The seminal authorities in Ireland in relation to access to bail are The Bail Act, 1997 and O’Callaghan’s case.
There are certain offenses such as murder for which bail can only be obtained in the High Court.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Jason and Janice Plays Family Life App
Video on Family Life.
Janice said "This is like Sim City but is more relevant and realistic:.
Jason said "It allows a young person to experience life in a short time and learn how to make the key decisions in life".
Janice said "This is like Sim City but is more relevant and realistic:.
Jason said "It allows a young person to experience life in a short time and learn how to make the key decisions in life".
Malay song win singing contest in Taiwan
Dear All,
The following is a link to a singing contest in Taiwan where a Malaysian Chinese won by singing this superb Malay song. Our great vision extraordinaire, MM Lee would never believe a Malay song could win any contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Enjoy
Wing Lee
Translate: The song title is Gemilang - translate to "Brilliant".
The following is a link to a singing contest in Taiwan where a Malaysian Chinese won by singing this superb Malay song. Our great vision extraordinaire, MM Lee would never believe a Malay song could win any contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Enjoy
Wing Lee
Translate: The song title is Gemilang - translate to "Brilliant".
Poor customer service from Singtel
I sent this e-mail to Singtel 8 days ago. I did not receive any reply or acknowledgement or even a telephone call. This is a deplorable standard of customer service that is typical of most big organizations in Singapore. These are organisations that pride themselves on excellence. What excellence, when they refused to give a reply to a customer?
According to CNA, Singtel wants to build a cloud computing business. Perhaps they should start by replying to e-mails promptly.
According to CNA, Singtel wants to build a cloud computing business. Perhaps they should start by replying to e-mails promptly.
SGEP and events in Egypt
Read SGEP for a good coverage of the events in Egypt and other relevant issues in Singapore and around the world. It summarizes the top news in the international and local media and in the new media (i.e. blogs) on the social issues that are relevant to Singapore.
Personal accident insurance
A policyholder is unhappy with the change of practice by an insurance company which decided to stop giving 15% discount for a 3 year insurance. He asked for my views on how to convince the company to continue the past practice.
The insurance company has already decided on the new practice and will not accommodate his views. I advised him to check the personal accident rates and cover quoted by other insurance companies and consider moving to a new insurer. As personal accident is offered by many insurance companies, it is easy to find a competitive quote.
Here are two websites that offer personal accident insurnce:
Tan Kin Lian
The insurance company has already decided on the new practice and will not accommodate his views. I advised him to check the personal accident rates and cover quoted by other insurance companies and consider moving to a new insurer. As personal accident is offered by many insurance companies, it is easy to find a competitive quote.
Here are two websites that offer personal accident insurnce:
- Direct Asia: www.directasia.com
- EQ Insurance: http://www.eqinsurance.com.sg/home
Tan Kin Lian
Legislation to protect consumers
Update: I need to know the provisions of the specific legislations mentioned below. Please help me to do some research.
I wish to research the various legislations in Singapore that were aimed at protecting consumers. Some of them that I could remembers are:
I wish to research the various legislations in Singapore that were aimed at protecting consumers. Some of them that I could remembers are:
- Fair treatment of consumers by financial institutions
- Unfair contract terms
- Competition Act
- Consumer Protection and Fair Trading Act
- Public Transport Council
With these legislation, consumers are supposed to be well protected in Singapore. However, in reality, consumers are given a poor deal. Examples are:
- Sold toxic products by financial institutions
- Exorbitant charges by businesses for services charged under long term contracts by telephone companies and for late payment by banks and credit cards
- Poor deal on long term life insurance policies
The problem is the lack of effective enforcements.
I like to get your help to identify the specific legislation, the agency that is responsible to enforce the legislation and, if possible, examples of their failure to act on infringement of the letter or spirit of the law. You can post your comments here or send them to kinlian@gmail.com.
Tan Kin Lian
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