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In a letter to the Prime Minister on Saturday, a group of members of the public, which include parents and prominent members of the community, have expressed concerns over the “harsh treatment” of 16-year old video-blogger Amos Yee.
“We are writing to register our deep concern as citizens and as parents, teachers and other adults who work with children and young people, over the State’s prosecution of Amos Yee,” the letter, endorsed by 77 signatories, said.
“Besides the negative impact on his well-being and that of his family, the harsh treatment he has faced creates a negative environment for all younger members of our society.”
They also urged Mr Lee “to honour Singapore’s commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child to always act with the best interests of the child as a primary consideration in all actions undertaken by public institutions.”
“We are aware of the negative aspects of Amos’ communications,” the letter said. “Nonetheless, we are troubled by the State’s harsh reactions to them, including the prosecution’s request for reformative training lasting at least 18 months.”
The group said it hopes the letter “will be received in good faith – as a demonstration of our commitment to just and reasonable processes, and our shared concern with the State toward the safe-guarding and nurturing of our young.”
The letter is also copied to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Teo Chee Hean, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Attorney General VK Rajah.
The letter is the latest to join in the call for the release of the teenager or to express concerns about his treatment by the State. The United Nations, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have all called for the youth to be released immediately, and protests in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia have also taken place in support of the boy.
Singaporeans will also be taking to Hong Lim Park tomorrow (Sunday, 5 July) at 4pm to lend their voices to the call to free Amos Yee. (See here.)
The teenager would have been in remand for a total of 55 days by the time of his next appearance in court on 6 July. It is expected that he will be sentenced then.
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In a letter to the Prime Minister on Saturday, a group of members of the public, which include parents and prominent members of the community, have expressed concerns over the “harsh treatment” of 16-year old video-blogger Amos Yee.
“We are writing to register our deep concern as citizens and as parents, teachers and other adults who work with children and young people, over the State’s prosecution of Amos Yee,” the letter, endorsed by 77 signatories, said.
“Besides the negative impact on his well-being and that of his family, the harsh treatment he has faced creates a negative environment for all younger members of our society.”
They also urged Mr Lee “to honour Singapore’s commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child to always act with the best interests of the child as a primary consideration in all actions undertaken by public institutions.”
“We are aware of the negative aspects of Amos’ communications,” the letter said. “Nonetheless, we are troubled by the State’s harsh reactions to them, including the prosecution’s request for reformative training lasting at least 18 months.”
The group said it hopes the letter “will be received in good faith – as a demonstration of our commitment to just and reasonable processes, and our shared concern with the State toward the safe-guarding and nurturing of our young.”
The letter is also copied to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Teo Chee Hean, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Attorney General VK Rajah.
The letter is the latest to join in the call for the release of the teenager or to express concerns about his treatment by the State. The United Nations, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have all called for the youth to be released immediately, and protests in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia have also taken place in support of the boy.
Singaporeans will also be taking to Hong Lim Park tomorrow (Sunday, 5 July) at 4pm to lend their voices to the call to free Amos Yee. (See here.)
The teenager would have been in remand for a total of 55 days by the time of his next appearance in court on 6 July. It is expected that he will be sentenced then.
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Click here to view the whole thread at www.sammyboy.com (http://www.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?209932-Brilliant-group-of-citizens-and-parents-expresses-concern-to-PM-Lee&goto=newpost).