Mervyn Cheong

Mervyn Cheong is a lawyer known for defending individuals on death row in Singapore. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by mandatory death sentences for drug-related offences, questioning the fairness of such severe penalties, especially in cases involving low-level offenders. Cheong has raised concerns about the disparity in sentencing for serious international crimes compared to those imposed for drug trafficking, advocating for a more equitable justice system.