Assoc Prof Eugene Tan on judge's sentencing decisions in S Iswaran case

Former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in a high-profile criminal case that brought an end to his 27-year political career. He had obtained gifts worth about S$403,300 over seven years. In a surprise decision by the court, his punishment was double what the prosecution sought. Associate Professor Eugene Tan from the SMU School of Law weighed in on Iswaran's sentencing. He shared more about the decision behind the judge's decision to give a higher sentence, more context about Section 165, and Mr Iswaran's options after his sentencing.