Constitutional Law in Singapore - 9041136282 - 9789041136282

by: Kevin Tan
July 2011, ISBN 9041136282
ISBN 13: 9789041136282
208 pp. Paperback

USD price: $103.00

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this very useful analysis of constitutional law in Singapore provides essential information on the country’s sources of constitutional law, its form of government, and its administrative structure. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the clarifications of particular terminology and its application. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes the specific points at which constitutional law affects the interpretation of legal rules and procedure. Thorough coverage by a local expert fully describes the political system, the historical background, the role of treaties, legislation, jurisprudence, and administrative regulations. The discussion of the form and structure of government outlines its legal status, the jurisdiction and workings of the central state organs, the subdivisions of the state, its decentralized authorities, and concepts of citizenship. Special issues include the legal position of aliens, foreign relations, taxing and spending powers, emergency laws, the power of the military, and the constitutional relationship between church and state. Details are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for both practising and academic jurists. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Singapore will welcome this guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative constitutional law.

The Author List of Abbreviations General Introduction Part I. Sources of Constitutional Law Chapter 1. Treaties Chapter 2. The Constitution Chapter 3. Legislation Chapter 4. Case Law as Judicial Precedent Chapter 5. Unwritten Law Chapter 6. Administrative Regulations and Orders Part II. Form of Government Chapter 1. General Chapter 2 Head of State Chapter 3. The Legislature Chapter 4. Making Law in Singapore Chapter 5. The Executive Chapter 6. The Judiciary Chapter 7. Independent Non-political Bodies in the Legislative or Executive Branch with an Advisory or Supervisory Task Part III. Citizenship and the Administration of Justice Chapter 1. Rules Concerning Nationality and Relevance of Nationality Chapter 2. Fundamental Rights and Liberties Chapter 3. Judicial Control of Administrative Action Chapter 4. Emergency Law Index