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
Singapore and International Law
I will begin my essay by telling you a story. I was the chairman of the International Advisory Panel of the NUS Law School. The members of the panel were legal luminaries from around the world. As part of the
Six Decades of Independence, Two Centuries of Legal History
Singapore’s Journey from Colony to Legal Hub We currently stand between two historic milestones in Singapore’s history – this year is our nation’s 60th year of independence; and next year, the bicentennial anniversary of Singapore’s modern legal and judicial system, which
Making Headways with Geographical Indications Protection in Singapore
In Singapore, recent prominent cases under the Geographical Indications Act 2014 (GI), have drawn attention to the Singapore Courts’ stance on the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and how they ensure the need for consumer protection. The article compares the
Sterilising Intellectually Disabled Persons … In Their Best Interests or Ours? A Legal Primer
In this primer, we explain the current law in Singapore regarding the sterilisation of persons who lack mental capacity (P) and the relevance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This is adapted from a longer
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
Application of Blockchain-enabled Technology: Regulating Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Singapore
Twelve-year old Benyamin Ahmed recently launched two NFTs and made close to half a million dollars. He is not the only one to benefit from NFTs. The surging popularity of NFTs means that a greater understanding of NFTs would be