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- Ravi Madasamy (Tamil: ரவி மாடசாமி), better known as M Ravi, is a Singaporean human rights lawyer and activist. Known for his work as a cause lawyer, he has been counsel in multiple high-profile court cases in Singapore, many of which have become leading cases in Singaporean constitutional law. Ravi's activism and legal representation have led to changes in Singapore's approach toward capital punishment and LGBT rights. After graduating from the National University of Singapore and Cardiff University, Ravi practiced law in Singapore. He is best known for his involvement in cases related to human rights issues in Singapore. Ravi was the defence lawyer for death row inmates Yong Vui Kong and Gobi Avedian, who both had their death sentences subsequently commuted to life imprisonment. He has also litigated multiple lawsuits against the Singapore government for infringements of freedom of expression, LGBT rights and voting rights, many of which have led to judicial and political changes. Ravi is an activist for death penalty abolition and LGBT rights. He ran for election during the 2015 general election as a member of the Reform Party in contesting Ang Mo Kio GRC but lost to the governing People's Action Party. For his advocacy and pro-bono work, Ravi has been recognised by international activists and NGOs including Richard Branson, Amnesty International, the International Bar Association, and Human Rights Watch. (en)
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