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• 1. Law, illiberalism, and the Singapore case
• 2. Law as discourse: theoretical and definitional parameters
• 3. Punishing bodies, securing the nation: 1966 Vandalism Act
• 4. Policing the press: the Newspaper and Printing Presses Act
• 5. Policing lawyers and constraining citizenship: Legal Profession (Am't) Act 1986
• 6. Policing religion: Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act
• 7. Entrenching illiberalism: the 2009 Public Order Act
• 8. Legislation, illiberalism and legitimacy.
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Scholars have generally assumed that authoritarianism and rule of law are mutually incompatible. Convinced that free markets and rule of law must tip authoritarian societies in a liberal direction, nearly all studies of law and contemporary politics have neglected that improbable coupling: authoritarian rule of law. Through a focus on Singapore, this book presents an analysis of authoritarian legalism. It shows how prosperity, public discourse, and a rigorous observance of legal procedure have enabled a reconfigured rule of law such that liberal form encases illiberal content. Institutions and process at the bedrock of rule of law and liberal democracy become tools to constrain dissent while augmenting discretionary political power - even as the national and international legitimacy of the state is secured. This book offers a valuable and original contribution to understanding the complexities of law, language and legitimacy in our time.
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• 1. Law, illiberalism, and the Singapore case
• 2. Law as discourse: theoretical and definitional parameters
• 3. Punishing bodies, securing the nation: 1966 Vandalism Act
• 4. Policing the press: the Newspaper and Printing Presses Act
• 5. Policing lawyers and constraining citizenship: Legal Profession (Am't) Act 1986
• 6. Policing religion: Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act
• 7. Entrenching illiberalism: the 2009 Public Order Act
• 8. Legislation, illiberalism and legitimacy.
• (source: Nielsen Book Data)

Scholars have generally assumed that authoritarianism and rule of law are mutually incompatible. Convinced that free markets and rule of law must tip authoritarian societies in a liberal direction, nearly all studies of law and contemporary politics have neglected that improbable coupling: authoritarian rule of law. Through a focus on Singapore, this book presents an analysis of authoritarian legalism. It shows how prosperity, public discourse, and a rigorous observance of legal procedure have enabled a reconfigured rule of law such that liberal form encases illiberal content. Institutions and process at the bedrock of rule of law and liberal democracy become tools to constrain dissent while augmenting discretionary political power - even as the national and international legitimacy of the state is secured. This book offers a valuable and original contribution to understanding the complexities of law, language and legitimacy in our time.
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• The role of the interpreter
• My dream--but how did I become an interpreter?
• The cases
• My journey through the judiciary
• Reflections
• Opening of the legal year
• The jury trial
• Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
• Plea of clemency
• References for the cases mentioned

• Competition policy and law / Cavinder Bull SC, Lim Chong Kin and Ng Ee Kia
• Market definition / Ng Ee Kia
• Anti-competitive agreements / Richard Whish
• Abuse of a dominant position / Richard Whish
• Mergers / Lim Chong Kin and Yu Ken Li
• Investigations, enforcement and rights of private action / Cavinder Bull SC and Chia Voon Jiet.

• INTRODUCTION I. General II. Towards Independence and Three Imperatives A. Economic Growth B. Managing Ethnicity C. Political Dominance III. Organisation of this Book
• 1. A BRIEF CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY I. Introduction II. The Straits Settlements Period (1819-1942) A. The Founding of Modern Singapore B. Early Administration of the Straits Settlements C. Becoming a Colony Proper III. The Japanese Occupation (1942-45) IV. The Colony of Singapore (1946-58) V. The Rendel Constitution VI. Constitutional Talks and Self-government (1956-58) VII. Merger and Separation (1963-65) A. The 'Battle for Merger' B. The Rift between Singapore and the Federation C. The 1964 Racial Riots VIII. Post-1965 Developments A. The Aftermath of Independence B. The Wee Cong Jin Commission C. Changes to the Judiciary D. Entrenching Singapore's Sovereignty E. Changes to the Parliamentary System F. The Elected President G. Amendment to Citizenship Laws IX. Conclusion
• 2. CONSTITUTIONALISM IN SINGAPORE I. Introduction II. The Constitution as Supreme Law A. The Amendment Regime B. Can the Constitution be Impliedly Amended? C. The Basic Features Doctrine III. Separation of Powers IV. Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law V. Constitutional Culture
• 3. PARLIAMENT AND REPRESENTATION I. A Brief Historical Outline II. Parliament and the Problem of Representation A. Ethnic Representation B. The Group Representation Constituency and Town Councils III. The Revival of Local Government? A. Town Councils as Local Government B. The Community Development Councils (CDCs) C. GRCs as 'Fixed Deposit' Seats IV. Qualifications of Members V. Duties of Members VI. Parliamentary Privilege A. Life of Parliament and Vacancies VII. Principal Officers of Parliament A. The Speaker B. The Clerk of Parliament C. The Whip D. Leader of the House VIII. Parliament's Committees A. Committee of the Whole House B. Select Committees C. Sessional Committees D. Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) IX. The Conduct of Elections A. Nomination Day B. Campaigning C. Polling Day D. Political Donations X. Concluding Thoughts
• 4. LAW-MAKING I. Introduction II. Rule Formulation III. Introduction of Bills in Parliament A. Government Bills B. Private Members' Bills IV. The Legislative Process A. The First Reading B. The Second Reading C. The Committee Stage D. The Third Reading V. The Presidential Council for Minority Rights and Presidential Assent A. Role of the Elected President VI. Executive Law-making A. Subsidiary Legislation B. Other Forms of Executive Rule-making VII. Legislative Powers in an Emergency
• 5. THE EXECUTIVE I. Introduction II. Singapore's Prime Minister III. The Cabinet and its Ministers IV. Unique Features of Singapore's Cabinet V. Ministerial Salaries VI. Code of Conduct for Ministers VII. Policy Formulation, Decision-making and Collective Responsibility VIII. The Attorney-General IX. The Executive: An Elected Dictatorship?
• 6. THE ELECTED PRESIDENT I. Introduction II. Singapore's Presidential Executive: A Short History III. The President's Traditional Discretionary Powers A. Appointment and Dismissal of the Prime Minister B. Proroguing and Dissolving Parliament C. Discretion during an Emergency D. Justiciability of the President's Discretion IV. The Elected President A. The Rationale and the Initial Proposals B. The Second White Paper V. The Elected President Scheme in 1991 A. Presidential Elections B. Term of Office, Powers and Immunities C. Removal of the President D. Entrenchment of Office E. Constitutional Reference No 1 of 1995 VI. Post-1991 Changes A. President to State Reasons for Spending Reserves B. Transfer of Surpluses C. Advisory Capacity of the Supreme Court D. Reduction of Veto Powers VII. 'Loans' under Article 144(1) VIII. The President Exercises his Discretion IX. Some Unique Aspects of the Presidency
• 7. THE JUDICIARY I. Introduction II. Judicial Power: Meaning, Nature, Content and Scope III. Constitution of Singapore's Judiciary A. The Court of Appeal B. The High Court C. Special Constitutional Tribunal D. The State Courts E. The Syariah Court IV. Judicial Independence A. Appointment and Tenure of Judges B. Security of Remuneration C. Shortage of Judges: Judicial Commissioners and Supernumerary Judges D. Judicial Independence and the Power to Punish for Contempt V. Jurisdiction of the Courts A. Original and Appellate Jurisdiction B. Inherent Jurisdiction C. Supervisory Jurisdiction D. Revision Jurisdiction VI. Establishing Jurisdiction and Locus Standi VII. Judicial Control of Administrative Action A. Precedent or Jurisdictional Facts B. Errors of Law C. The Control of Substantive Direction D. The Grounds of Judicial Review VIII. Limits on Judicial Review A. Political Questions B. Legislative Prohibition: Outer Clauses C. Laches D. Judgments of Superior Courts E. Res Judicata IX. Public Law Remedies X. Doctrine of Prospective Overruling XI. Conclusion
• 8. FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS I. Introduction II. The Rendel Constitution III. The Reid Commission in Malaya IV. Entrenching Rights in Post-Independence Singapore A. A Patchwork Constitution V. The Right to Property in Singapore A. The Land Acquisition Problem B. Constitutional Difficulties C. The Land Acquisition Act 1966 VI. Preventive Detention A. Background to Executive Detention in Singapore B. The Wee Chong Jin Commission VII. Fundamental Liberties under Singapore's Constitution VIII. Interpreting Fundamental Liberties A. Westminster Constitutions B. The Interpretation of Rights in Light of International Legal Instruments C. The 'Four Walls' Doctrine and Beyond D. Balancing of Rights: Between State and Individual
• 9. CONCLUSION I. Three Leitmotifs II. Regime Dominance A. Power and Governance B. Consolidating Party and State C. Regime Hegemony III. Economic Growth and Development A. Striving for Economic Legitimacy B. The Prevailing Economic Milieu C. The Power to Succeed D. Constitutional and Legal Regime of Public Enterprises E. Economic Development and State Power F. Disciplining Labour IV. Management of Ethnicity and Religious Diversity A. Strategies B. The Wee Chong Jin Commission's Recommendations C. Malay Interests D. Group Representation Constituencies V. Conclusion.
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Singapore's Constitution was hastily cobbled together after her secession from the Federation of Malaysia in 1965. In the subsequent 50 years, the Constitution has been amended many times to evolve a Constitution like no other in the world. Outwardly, Singapore has a Westminster-type constitutional democracy, with an elected legislature, fundamental liberties and safeguards to ensure the independence of the judiciary. On closer inspection, the Constitution displays many innovative and unusual characteristics. Most notable among them are the various types of Members of Parliament that have been introduced since the mid-1980s, the office of the Elected President and the fact that there is no constitutional right to property. This volume seeks to explain the nature and context of these constitutional innovations in the context of a pluralistic, multi-ethnic state obsessed with public order and security. The volatile racial mix of Singapore, with its majority Chinese population nestled in a largely Malay/Islamic world, compels the state to search for ethnic management solutions through the Constitution to guarantee to the Malays and other ethnic minorities their status in the polity. In addition, it examines how the concept of the rule of law is perceived by the strong centrist state governed by a political party that has been in power since 1959 and continues to hold almost hegemonic power.
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• Introduction: Constitutional design and change in 'reforming' Singapore's elected residency / Jaclyn L. Neo
• Looking back at the elected presidency : design choices and unintended consequences / Kevin Y.L. Tan and Lam Peng Er
• Past imperfect, future tense : the elected presidency and the constitutional development of an 'ever evolving hybrid' / Li-ann Thio
• Mandates, majorities and the legitimacy of the elected president / Kevin Y.L. Tan
• Perfecting Singapore's system of political governance : privileging elites in the quest for good governance / Eugene K.B. Tan
• Constitutionalizing minority representation : the reserved elections mechanism and the politicization of ethnicity in Singapore? / Jaclyn L. Neo
• Squaring the circle : the president as a symbol of multiracialism and national unity / Eugene K.B. Tan
• From eligibility to election : the mechanics of the presidential poll / Jack Tsen-Ta Lee
• Of constitutional commissions and expert-led interpretation during processes of constitutional change / Maartje De Visser
• Reflecting on constitutional change in Singapore : the role of the executive, legislature and judiciary / Swati S. Jhaveri

Once a ceremonial position modelled after the constitutional monarchy in the United Kingdom, the office of the President of Singapore was transformed from an appointed to an elected one in 1991. As the head of state, but not the head of government, the elected President was to have additional discretionary powers involving the spending of financial reserves, appointment of high-ranking public servants, and certain ministerial powers to detain without trial. In 2016, a constitutional commission was convened to consider further reforms to the office and the elections process. This book explores Singapore's presidency, assessing how well it has functioned, discussing the rationales for an elected presidency, and evaluating the constitutional commission's recommendations for reforms, including the need for minority representation in the office. In doing so, the book provides important reflections on how the constitutional reform process raises crucial questions about the rule of law and the practice of constitutionalism in Singapore.
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• Interpreting the Singapore Constitution / The Honourable Attorney-General VK Rajah, SC
• Does the 'basic structure doctrine' apply in Singapore's Constitution? : an inquiry into some fundamental constitutional premises / Andrew J. Harding
• Into the matrix : interpreting the Westminster model constitution / Kevin Y.L. Tan
• Principled pragmatism and the 'third wave' of communitarian judicial review in Singapore / Thio Li-Ann
• Uncovering orginalism and textualism in Singapore / Yap Po Jen
• Rethinking the presumption of constitutionality / Jack Tsen-Ta Lee
• Balancing act : the balancing metaphor as deference and dialogue in constitutional adjudication / Jaclyn L. Neo
• The broader case for developing the content of fundamental rules of natural justice under Article 9 of the Constitution : a placeholder for proportionality-type adjudication? / Swati Jhaveri
• Whither the autochthonous narrative of freedom of speech? : a guide to defaming politicians and scandalising judges in Singapore / David Tan
• The interpretation of the Singapore Constitution : towards a unified approach to interpreting legal documents / Goh Yihan
• Much ado about nothing? : the enigma of engagement of foreign constitutional law in Singapore / Eugene K.B. Tan
• The continuing resistance to foreign law in constitutional adjudication in Singapore / Arun K. Thiruvengadam
• Constitutional interpretation in an age of globalisation : challenges and prospects / Victor V. Ramaj
• Is Singapore's Constitution best considered a legal constitution or a political constitution? / Michael W. Dowdle and Kevin Y.L. Tan.

At the heart of constitutional interpretation is the struggle between, on the one hand, fidelity to founding meanings, and, on the other hand, creative interpretation to suit the context and needs of an evolving society. This book considers the recent growth of constitutional cases in Singapore in the last ten years. It examines the underpinnings of Singapore's constitutional system, explores how Singapore courts have dealt with issues related to rights and power, and sets developments in Singapore in the wider context of new thinking and constitutional developments worldwide. It argues that Singapore is witnessing a shift in legal and political culture as both judges and citizens display an increasing willingness to engage with constitutional ideas and norms.
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• From Privacy to Data Protection / Simon Chesterman
• The Online World and the Offline World / Tan Cheng Han SC
• A Practitioner's Perspective / Bryan Tan
• Data Intermediaries and Data Breaches / Daniel Seng
• Data Protection in the Employment Setting / Hannah Lim Yee Fen
• The Do Not Call Registry / Warren B Chik
• Malaysia's Data Protection Law / Abu Bakar Munir
• Comparisons with Other Asian Jurisdictions / Graham Greenleaf.

The adoption of the Personal Data Protection Act has transformed the legal regime for data protection in Singapore. This book explains the history and evolution of data protection in Singapore, highlights issues that will need to be worked out in practice as the new law is implemented and derives lessons that may be taken from other countries in the region and beyond. Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners in the field, the book will be of interest to the academic, legal and business communities. Key questions considered in the book include how to reconcile notions of privacy in an information age, and how national laws can regulate an increasingly interconnected world.