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Christopher de Souza (born 21 January 1976) is a Singaporean politician and lawyer who has been serving as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore since 2020. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Ulu Pandan division of Holland–Bukit Timah GRC since 2006.
6 de dic. de 2022 · A disciplinary tribunal found that Mr de Souza, who is also the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, failed to disclose his client's breach of a search order in a High Court suit. He denies the charge and will appeal before the Court of Three Judges.
25 de jul. de 2023 · The lawyer and PAP MP is accused of helping his client suppress evidence in a civil suit. He was found guilty by a disciplinary tribunal in 2022 and will appear before the Court of Three Judges on July 31.
31 de jul. de 2023 · The Court of Three Judges acquitted the Deputy Speaker of Parliament of helping a client suppress evidence from the court. The court found that Mr de Souza did not intend to suppress the breach and acted with integrity throughout the case.
6 de dic. de 2022 · A disciplinary tribunal found de Souza, a lawyer and deputy speaker of Parliament, guilty of assisting his client in suppressing evidence. He could face disciplinary sanctions from the Court of Three Judges, the highest body for the legal profession.
31 de jul. de 2023 · The Court of Three Judges dismissed the charge of professional misconduct against de Souza, who was accused of suppressing evidence for his client Amber Compounding Pharmacy. The court said the disciplinary tribunal erred in its judgement and that de Souza did not intend to suppress evidence.
31 de jul. de 2023 · The Court of Three Judges reversed the disciplinary tribunal's decision and acquitted Mr de Souza of helping his client suppress evidence. The court found that Mr de Souza did not intend to suppress evidence and acted with integrity in advising his client to seek court permission.
