新加坡通过提高收入和储蓄限额,在2026年扩大法律援助准入范围。 Singapore to expand legal aid access in 2026 by raising income and savings limits.

新加坡将把民事法律援助收入门槛从1 050美元提高到人均家庭收入1 650美元,并将储蓄限度从10 000美元提高到12 000美元,使每年更多1 000名公民和永久居民能够获得法律援助。 Singapore will raise the civil legal aid income threshold from $1,050 to $1,650 per capita household income and increase the savings limit from $10,000 to $12,000, expanding access to legal aid for up to 1,000 more citizens and permanent residents annually. 这些改革定于2026年晚些时候进行,目的是改善司法救助,特别是对于没有代表权的民事案件的人。 The changes, set for later 2026, aim to improve justice access, especially for those in civil cases without representation. 独立小组将继续评估有减轻情节的申请人。 An independent panel will continue assessing applicants with extenuating circumstances.