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Elias died after a long illness on 26 August 2020 at the age of 83. |
Elias died after a long illness on 26 August 2020 at the age of 83. |
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In a tribute to Elias, [[Ministry of Law (Singapore)|Law Minister]] [[K. Shanmugam]] said he was an icon whose death marked the "passing of a generation". |
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[[Chief Justice of Singapore|Chief Justice]] [[Sundaresh Menon]] said he represented "some of the best and most important qualities of our profession". |
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Revision as of 07:28, 7 September 2020
Harry Elias | |
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Died | 26 August 2020 Singapore | (aged 83)
Occupation | Lawyer |
Harry Elias (4 May 1937 – 26 August 2020) was a Singaporean veteran lawyer and Senior Counsel. One of Singapore's best litigation lawyer, he was made a Senior Counsel in 1997.[1][2][3][4]
Elias died after a long illness on 26 August 2020 at the age of 83.
References
- ^ "Harry Elias, lawyer and trailblazer who helped thousands of needy access legal aid, dies at 83". Today Online. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Law fraternity pays glowing tributes to Harry Elias". The New Paper. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Criminal Legal Aid Scheme co-founder Harry Elias, who 'gave justice to the weakest in society', dies at 83". CNA. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Top Singapore lawyer Harry Elias dies at 83". Yahoo. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.