News Forum - Richard Branson invited to Singapore debate after criticising country’s death penalty

[Thaiger]

After criticising Singapore’s death penalty, British billionaire Richard Branson has been invited to a live, televised debate in the country. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs clapped back at Branson’s criticisms saying he made false assertions in his recent blog post about the country’s drug policies and the death penalty. K Shanmugam, Singapore’s minister would be debating with Branson if he accepts the offer for a debate. Branson has been vocal about his views against the country’s death penalty for crimes like drug trafficking, with his most recent criticisms published in a blog post on October 10. Earlier this year, he […]

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[Faraday]

That would a debate worth watching. 

 

 

[Ramanathan.P]

Hope Richard Branson is genuine in accepting the invitation to clear the views....

[Soidog]

Good on Singapore. At least they are prepared to debate criticism rather than present alternative facts or ignore it. 

[HiuMak]

Is it gonna change anything?