Chia Boon Teck Resigns as Law Society Vice-President After Backlash Over Rape Case Comments

The resignation follows widespread condemnation of his remarks, seen as victim-shaming, by legal professionals, advocacy groups, and government officials.

• Chia Boon Teck stepped down as vice-president and council member of the Law Society of Singapore on March 25, 2025, effective immediately.
• His resignation comes after public outrage over comments he made on LinkedIn about a high-profile rape case involving former actor Lev Panfilov.
• Chia's remarks, which questioned the victim's actions and character, were widely criticized as victim-shaming by legal professionals and advocacy groups like AWARE.
• Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam rebuked Chia’s comments, emphasizing that victim-blaming and misogyny have no place in Singaporean society.
• Law Society president Lisa Sam formally requested Chia's resignation, stating his comments were unacceptable for someone in a leadership role.

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