Under what conditions are accused persons allowed to leave Singapore? Individuals who face criminal charges and want to travel overseas have to submit to the courts an application to leave jurisdiction — or LEJUR as it's called in legal circles. Judges will then assess factors such as the likelihood of an accused person absconding, as well as the nature and gravity of their alleged offences.
The courts will also consider the accused person’s reason for leaving Singapore, said Mr Mark Yeo, director of Fortress Law. He cited other factors like whether the accused has established roots in Singapore — including family, assets and businesses — and how long they intend to travel abroad for. Judges will typically reject a LEJUR application if an accused person is found to be at risk of absconding or if it delays court proceedings unnecessaril