ENGLISH

Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore: Theory and Practice

By Jaclyn L Neo

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2017
ISBN
1317428080, 9781317428084
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (6893509 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
386\411
Topic
Jurisprudence\\Law
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2020-12-23 09:14:12
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Description

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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