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SDP's exchange of letters with IBA


SDP to IBA 15 Feb 07
I am given to understand that the International Bar Association (IBA) will hold its Annual Conference in Singapore from 14-19 October this year. While I would very much like to welcome you to my country, I have to highlight to you some very disturbing developments that I believe would concern the IBA...
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba.html

IBA to SDP 26 Feb 07
This letter is in response to your enquiry about the International Bar Association’s decision to hold its 2007 Annual Conference in Singapore. We appreciate your views and concerns and welcome your input...
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba4.html

SDP to IBA 28 Feb 07
I thank you for your expeditious and most informative reply. I am heartened to read that IBA continues to be a steadfast advocate for human rights and the rule of law throughout the world...
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba5.html

IBA to SDP 9 Mar 07
On behalf of the IBA Officers, I am writing in response to your letter dated 28, February...
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba7.html

SDP to IBA 14 Mar 07
Thank you for your reply. It seems that the IBA cannot be persuaded to change its mind about holding its annual conference in Singapore. As much as I disagree with the decision I recognise that it is your prerogative to choose where you want to stage your conferences...
http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba6.html

IBA to SDP 16 Mar 07
Thank you for your letter of March 14, 2007. Thank you too for your support of the IBA's upcoming conference in Singapore...
http://www
.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba8.html

SDP to IBA 22 Mar 07
It is gratifying to know that the IBA will organise a panel discussion specifically focused on the human rights situation in Singapore and that it will be open to the Singaporean public. I also welcome the news that concrete proposals vis-à-vis the problems surrounding the lack of the rule of law in Singapore will be studied and presented...

http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/articleiba10.html