The Police have turned down an application to hold a picket outside the premises of the Radio Corporation of Singapore. The Police cited potential law and order problem as reason. Think Centre is appealing the decision. It is asking the Police to advice the Centre how it can hold the picket while taking into consideration law and order issues. Read the Police reply...
Tanglin Police Division HQ
17 Napier Road
Singapore 258506
Tel: 733 0000
Fax: 733 1225
21 February 2001
Mr Jacob George
C/O Think Centre
Towner Post Office
P O Box 1423
Singapore 913235
Dear Sir,
APPLICATION FOR A POLICE PERMIT TO HOLD A PROCESSION/ASSEMBLY
I refer to your application dated 7 Feb 2001 for a Police Permit to hold an assembly on 3 March 2001 outside the MediaCorp Radio Building, Andrew Road.
2. From the information provided in the application, the event is a demonstration in a public place that has the potential to lead to law and order problems. Thus, I regret to inform you that your application is not approved.
3. Please note that under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) (Assemblies and Processions) Rules, it is an offence to hold a procession or an assembly without a permit.
Yours faithfully,
TEO CHUN CHING
HEAD OPERATIONS & TRAINING
TANGLIN POLICE DIVISION
