Lawyer Chia Boon Teck has stepped down as vice-president of the Law Society of Singapore, days after his comments about a rape survivor sparked online backlash. It comes hours after the president of the society called on Mr Chia to resign, saying that his comments posted on LinkedIn on March 22 were unacceptable. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Stefanie Yuen Thio, chairperson of SG Her Empowerment to discuss what constitutes proper opinion and a balanced commentary, as well as the impact it has on society. 

Lawyer Chia Boon Teck has stepped down as vice-president of the Law Society of Singapore, days after his comments about a rape survivor sparked online backlash. It comes hours after the president of the society called on Mr Chia to resign, saying that his comments posted on LinkedIn on March 22 were unacceptable. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman chat with Stefanie Yuen Thio, chairperson of SG Her Empowerment to discuss what constitutes proper opinion and a balanced commentary, as well as the impact it has on society.&nbsp;

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