Annual Report 2022

Our People

Demonstrating integrity, professionalism and a forward-thinking mindset, those who collectively make up the Singapore Judiciary embody the mission to ensure proper administration of justice.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE (AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

In January 2022, the Judicial Service Commission was established, heralding a wider move to transform the Judiciary to meet the needs of an increasingly complex world. The restructuring underscores our conviction to develop and implement policies to attract the best legal minds, as well as strengthen the Judiciary as an institution entrusted with the administration of justice.

To move forward as ‘One Judiciary’, an integrated framework is required for the SG Courts’ corporate administrative functions. The journey towards One Judiciary began a few years ago with the integration of the Family Justice Courts and the Supreme Court, and was completed with the integration of the State Courts in April 2022. Headed by Ms Juthika Ramanathan, the integrated divisions make up the key corporate functions across the three Courts.

Communications & Service Excellence

Oversees the planning and execution of public engagement and communication efforts to position the SG Courts as a forward-thinking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Equal and continuous access to justice is facilitated through effective public service delivery. It also promotes awareness and usage of the Singapore International Commercial Court among legal and business professionals both regionally and internationally.

Corporate Services

Oversees the SG Courts’ human resources, security, record management (for non-court records) and administrative functions as well as the respective libraries at the Supreme Court and State Courts.

Finance & Procurement

Promotes proper stewardship of the SG Courts’ financial resources, through the implementation of frameworks that promote financial prudence, value-for-money practices and financial accountability.

Infrastructure & Court Resources

Strategises and optimises the use of space, technology and resources that best support court hearings and operations to create an excellent court experience for all court users. It comprises the Building Infrastructure Department, Court Infrastructure Department and Language Resources Department.

Innovation, Technology & Transformation

Coordinates and drives transformation to achieve consistency and to develop new approaches for the work of the Judiciary. It also oversees the acquisition and deployment of technology in the Judiciary.

Internal Audit

Adopts a risk-based approach to evaluate the adequacy of internal control systems—taking into account the organisation’s risk management practices—to enhance and protect organisational values as well as provide objective assurance, advice and insight, while ensuring compliance with government regulations, procedures and sound governance practices.

Judicial Policy

Drives the overall strategic direction of the Judiciary as an integrated whole, and identifies trends and leads in legal reforms. It works with the Access to Justice Programme Office to build trust and confidence in the Judiciary, enhance the Judiciary’s standing on the world stage, and ensure the Judiciary is recognised for championing access to justice, through thought leadership as well as building our International Relations’ capabilities and competencies. There is also a legal advisory unit, which acts as in-house counsel for the Judiciary.

Knowledge Management

Advocates knowledge as a strategic asset for the SG Courts and facilitates the sharing of knowledge and best practices across the Judiciary.

THE SUPREME COURT BENCH

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

Chief Justice

1
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

Justices of the Court of Appeal

2
Justice Judith Prakash
3
Justice Tay Yong Kwang
4
Justice Steven Chong
5
Justice Belinda Ang

Judges of the Appellate Division

6
Justice Woo Bih Li
7
Justice Kannan Ramesh
8
Justice Debbie Ong

Justice Ong is also the Presiding Judge of the Family Justice Courts.

THE SUPREME COURT BENCH

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

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JUSTICES OF THE HIGH COURT

1
Justice Choo Han Teck
2
Justice Lee Seiu Kin
3
Justice Vinodh Coomaraswamy
4
Justice Tan Siong Thye
5
Justice See Kee Oon

Justice See is also the President of the Industrial Arbitration Court.

6
Justice Chua Lee Ming
7
Justice Valerie Thean

THE SUPREME COURT BENCH

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

JUSTICES OF THE HIGH COURT

1
Justice Hoo Sheau Peng
2
Justice Aedit Abdullah
3
Justice Pang Khang Chau
4
Justice Audrey Lim
5
Justice Vincent Hoong

Justice Hoong is also the Presiding Judge of the State Courts.

6
Justice Dedar Singh Gill
7
Justice Mavis Chionh

THE SUPREME COURT BENCH

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

JUSTICES OF THE HIGH COURT

1
Justice S. Mohan
2
Justice Andre Maniam
3
Justice Philip Jeyaretnam

Justice Jeyaretnam is also the President of the Singapore International Commercial Court.

4
Justice Kwek Mean Luck
5
Justice Hri Kumar Nair

JUDICIAL COMMISSIONERS

6
Judicial Commissioner Goh Yihan
7
Judicial Commissioner Teh Hwee Hwee

THE SUPREME COURT BENCH

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

Senior Judges

1
Justice Andrew Phang
2
Justice Quentin Loh
3
Justice Andrew Ang
4
Justice Lai Siu Chiu
5
Justice Chan Seng Onn

JUDICIARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

1
Ms Juthika Ramanathan

Chief Executive, Office of the Chief Justice

2
Mr Paul Quan

Executive Director & Acting Dean, Singapore Judicial College

3
Ms Clara Goh

Deputy Chief Executive

4
Mr Tan Boon Heng

Registrar, Supreme Court

5
Mr Christopher Tan

Deputy Presiding Judge & Registrar, State Courts

6
Mr Kenneth Yap

Registrar, Family Justice Courts

7
Mr Tan Ken Hwee

Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer

8
Mr James Leong

Chief Knowledge Management Officer

9
Mr Patrick Nathan

Chief Communications Officer & Chief Risk Officer

10
Ms Theresa Yeo

Senior Director, Corporate Services

11
Ms Cher Ming Hui

Senior Director, Finance and Procurement

12
Ms Papinder Kaur

Senior Director, Infrastructure and Court Resources

13
Mr Siva Shanmugam

Chief Policy Officer

14
Mr Toh Kon Sing

Ministry Family Chief Information Officer

SUPREME COURT REGISTRY SENIOR MANAGEMENT

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

1
Mr Tan Boon Heng

Registrar

2
Mr Phang Hsiao Chung

Deputy Registrar

Mr Phang is also the Divisional Registrar for the Singapore International Commercial Court.

3
Ms Cornie Ng Teng Teng

Senior Assistant Registrar

Ms Ng is also the Divisional Registrar for the General Division of the High Court.

4
Mr Edwin San Ong Kyar

Senior Assistant Registrar

5
Ms Chong Chin Chin

Senior Assistant Registrar

Ms Chong is also the Divisional Registrar for the Court of Appeal and the Appellate Division of the High Court.

6
Ms Cheng Pei Feng

Senior Assistant Registrar

7
Mr David Lee Yeow Wee

Senior Assistant Registrar

STATE COURTS SENIOR MANAGEMENT

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

1
Justice Vincent Hoong

Presiding Judge

2
Mr Christopher Tan

Deputy Presiding Judge & Registrar

3
Mr Toh Han Li

Principal District Judge, Criminal Courts (Group B)

4
Mr Victor Yeo

Principal District Judge, Court Dispute Resolution

5
Ms Thian Yee Sze

Principal District Judge, Community Courts and Tribunals

6
Mr Toh Yung Cheong

Principal District Judge, Strategic Planning and Technology

7
Mr Clement Seah Chi-Ling

Principal District Judge, Civil Courts

8
Ms Jill Tan

Principal District Judge, Criminal Courts (Group A)

FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

1
Justice Debbie Ong

Presiding Judge

2
Mr Chia Wee Kiat

Deputy Presiding Judge

3
Mr Kenneth Yap

Registrar

4
Mr Kevin Ng

District Judge & Head, Family Dispute Resolution Division

5
Ms Toh Wee San

District Judge & Head, Family Division

6
Ms Jen Koh

District Judge, Deputy Registrar & Head, Family Division

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Mr Muhammad Hidhir Abdul Majid

Principal District Judge & Head, Family Protection and Support Division

INTERNATIONAL JUDGES

(AS OF 1 APRIL 2023)

1
Justice Thomas Frederick Bathurst AC, KC
2
Justice Patricia Bergin AO, SC
3
Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke
4
Justice Sir Henry Bernard Eder
5
Justice Robert French
6
Justice Roger Giles
7
Justice Dominique T. Hascher
8
Justice Douglas Samuel Jones AO
9
Justice Lord Jonathan Hugh Mance
10
Justice Beverley McLachlin PC
11
Justice Yuko Miyazaki
12
Justice Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury
13
Justice Sir Vivian Ramsey
14
Justice Anselmo Reyes
15
Justice Sir Bernard Rix
16
Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri
17
Justice Christopher Scott Sontchi
18
Justice Simon Thorley KC
19
Justice Zhang Yongjian

A trusted JudiciaryReady for tomorrow