Recently, we’ve seen several political figures stand on trial, from Former transport minister S. Iswaran to the leader of the Opposition party Pritam Singh.

But while we see footage of these political figures entering and leaving the courthouse, we don’t see them inside the courtroom. 

So, when it comes to trials of political figures, should such hearings be livestreamed? 

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jonathan Phipps, Partner, IRB Law LLP and Raphael Louis, Advocate and Solicitor as well as Managing Director, Ray Louis to find out.