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Harry Elias (4 May 1937 – 26 August 2020) was a Singaporean veteran lawyer and Senior Counsel. One of Singapore's best litigation lawyers, he was made a Senior Counsel in 1997.

Elias was instrumental in founding the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, and also founded the eponymous firm, Harry Elias Partnership LLP.

Elias died after a long illness on 26 August 2020 at the age of 83.

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1. "Harry Elias, lawyer and trailblazer who helped thousands of needy access legal aid, dies at 83". Today Online. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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3. "Criminal Legal Aid Scheme co-founder Harry Elias, who 'gave justice to the weakest in society', dies at 83". CNA. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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