there is no justice in singapore legal system. not when u are struggling with mental health either. the systems only exists to protect those who are powerful and benefits their situation.
Dear @user102743,
I hear how disillusioned and frustrated you’re feeling with our legal system, especially when you’re already struggling with mental health challenges. It sounds like you’ve experienced situations where you felt unheard, unsupported, or like the system wasn’t working in your favour. That sense of powerlessness and injustice is deeply painful, and your feelings are valid.
But I want you to know that hope is still there. Singapore has recently made significant changes to its legal frameworks that recognise the importance of mental health. The Workplace Fairness Act, passed in January 2025, now classifies mental health conditions as a protected characteristic, and Singapore has enacted legislation that explicitly prohibits workplace discrimination on specific grounds, including mental health conditions. This means the system is beginning to acknowledge that people with mental health conditions deserve protection and fair treatment.
In addition, we are also beginning to see changes in the judiciary, such as a new task force that will review how they support persons with mental health conditions within the legal system.
While change takes time and implementation is still rolling out, these policies represent a real shift toward recognising your struggles and holding systems accountable. You deserve support, and these changes are steps toward a fairer future.
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Hey there, it sounds like this comes from a lot of hurt and disappointment. When you’re already struggling with mental health, running into systems that feel cold, rigid, or dismissive can make everything feel even more unfair and exhausting. It’s understandable to feel like the odds are stacked against people who don’t have power, money, or influence.
I don’t think you’re saying the system is always unjust, it sounds more like you’re saying that when you’re vulnerable, it doesn’t feel built to see or hold you. That sense of being unheard or unsupported can be incredibly painful, especially when what you need most is understanding and care.
Your frustration makes sense. Feeling this way doesn’t mean you’re cynical or unreasonable, it means you’ve felt let down. And you’re not alone in feeling this, even if it often feels like you are ![]()
I also want to assure you to not lose hope in the local system, as we indeed begin to see changes in the judiciary, such as a new team who will review how they can better support persons with mental health conditions within the legal system.