Law Society vice-president Chia Boon Teck resigns after backlash over comments about rape victim

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Mr Chia was heavily criticised over his comments which appeared to question a rape victim's actions in the case of former Wah!Banana actor Lev Panfilov, who was convicted of the crime. SINGAPORE: Lawyer Chia Boon Teck has resigned as vice-president and council member of the Law Society of Singapore after his comments on a rape case sparked online backlash. "Mr Chia Boon Teck has resigned from council this morning, and the president has accepted his resignation. His resignation takes effect