The Second Charter: The Making & Unmaking of a Template for Justice
Introduction Since the beginning of this year, Singapore's legal fraternity has been celebrating the Bicentennial of the Second Charter of Justice, dated 27 November 1826. While the Second Charter is perhaps the most important milestone in the establishment of Singapore's modern
As One United People, Regardless of Race or Religion
Sixty Years of Ethnic Management Through the Constitution Introduction From the time of its establishment as a British trading post, Singapore had been an immigrant society. Since 1901, the ethnic demographics of Singapore have remained fairly stable. The Chinese population has hovered
The Second Charter of Justice and the First Recorder (Part 2)
This is the second of a two-part article that documents the earliest days of the Court of Judicature in Singapore and the problems in its administration. Read part one here. This is a much revised and truncated version of a much
The Second Charter of Justice and the First Recorder (Part 1)
This is the first of a two-part article that documents the earliest days of the Court of Judicature in Singapore and the problems in its administration.
Establishing Order … and Law in Singapore
The British East India Company 1819–1824 (Part 2) This is a much revised and truncated version of a much longer chapter written in connection with the Law Society’s Administration of Justice in Singapore 1819–1942 project for which the Society was awarded
Establishing Order … and Law in Singapore
The British East India Company 1819–1824 (Part 1) This is a much revised and truncated version of a much longer chapter written in connection with the Law Society’s Administration of Justice in Singapore 1819–1942 project for which the Society was awarded
Two Centuries of British Rule of Law: A Look Back to 1819
As Singapore commemorates its bicentennial, we look back at the year 1819 when British law was first “introduced” into Singapore. The article argues that at the “founding” of modern Singapore, international law played a far larger role than the English