Guide to Singapore's Judicial and Legal Authorities: MinLaw, Supreme Court, Attorney-General's Chambers

Judicial and legal affairs in Singapore involve several core authorities. The following is a summary of official information on the Ministry of Law, the Supreme Court, and the Attorney-General's Chambers, covering their basic positioning, historical development, addresses, official websites, contact details, and office hours.

I. Ministry of Law (MinLaw)

1. Full name: Ministry of Law, Republic of Singapore
2. Abbreviation: MinLaw
3. Date of establishment: The predecessor of the Ministry of Law can be traced back to the Ministry of Law and Land at the establishment of the self-governing government of Singapore in 1959. After Singapore became independent in 1965, the department was reorganized into the Ministry of Law, responsible for legal reform, land management, intellectual property, and regulation of legal services.
4. Historical development: In the 1990s, the Ministry of Law led several major legal reforms, including amendments to the Evidence Act and modernization of the Companies Act. After 2000, MinLaw promoted alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms and established the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). In 2024, the Ministry of Law announced the establishment of a "Legal Technology Office" to promote the application of artificial intelligence in judicial processes.
5. Headquarters: 100 High Street, #08-01, The Treasury, Singapore 179434
6. Official website: https://www.mlaw.gov.sg
7. Contact: +65 6222 2200 (main line); inquiry form
8. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except public holidays)

II. Supreme Court

1. Headquarters: 1 Supreme Court Lane, Singapore 178879
2. Official website: https://www.supremecourt.gov.sg
3. Contact: +65 6336 0644 (main line); inquiry form
4. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; case hearing times depend on specific arrangements

III. Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC)

1. Headquarters: 1 Coleman Street, #10-00, The Adelphi, Singapore 179803
2. Official website: https://www.agc.gov.sg
3. Contact: +65 6338 3443 (main line); inquiry form
4. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; for urgent cases, duty prosecutors may be contacted