Representations from US for American Citizen Imprisoned for National Service Defaulting Offences

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether the Ministry has received any representations from the United States relating to the case of an American citizen who was sentenced to nine weeks' imprisonment on 7 October 2024 for National Service defaulting offences; and (b) if so, what has been the Government's response.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: No.