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      Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore
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      Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore book

      Theory and practice

      Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore

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      Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore book

      Theory and practice
      Edited ByJaclyn L Neo
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2016
      eBook Published 29 June 2016
      Pub. Location London
      Imprint Routledge
      DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315690766
      Pages 410
      eBook ISBN 9781315690766
      Subjects Area Studies, Global Development, Law, Politics & International Relations
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      Neo, J.L. (Ed.). (2016). Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore: Theory and practice (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315690766

      ABSTRACT

      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.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter |20 pages

      Introduction

      Judging the Singapore Constitution
      ByJaclyn L Neo

      part I|116 pages

      Theoretical frameworks

      chapter 1|9 pages

      Intepreting the Singapore Constitution

      ByVk Rajah

      chapter 2|18 pages

      Does the ‘basic structure doctrine' apply in Singapore’s Constitution?

      An inquiry into some fundamental constitutional premises
      ByAndrew J Harding

      chapter 3|25 pages

      Into the matrix

      Interpreting the Westminster model constitution
      ByKevin YL Tan

      chapter 4|42 pages

      Principled pragmatism and the ‘third wave' of communitarian judicial review in Singapore

      ByThio Li-ann

      chapter 5|20 pages

      Uncovering originalism and textualism in Singapore

      ByYap Po Jen

      part II|118 pages

      Interrogating assumptions

      chapter 6|20 pages

      Rethinking the presumption of constitutionality

      ByJack Tsen-Ta Lee

      chapter 7|29 pages

      Balancing act

      The balancing metaphor as deference and dialogue in constitutional adjudication
      ByJaclyn L Neo

      chapter 8|22 pages

      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?
      BySwati Jhaveri

      chapter 9|45 pages

      Whither the autochthonous narrative of freedom of speech?

      A guide to defaming politicians and scandalising judges in Singapore
      ByDavid Tan

      part III|63 pages

      Rethinking boundaries

      chapter 10|32 pages

      The interpretation of the Singapore Constitution

      Towards a unified approach to interpreting legal documents
      ByGoh Yihan

      chapter 11|29 pages

      Much ado about nothing?

      The enigma of engagement of foreign constitutional law in Singapore
      ByEugene KB Tan

      chapter 12|23 pages

      The continuing resistance to foreign law in constitutional adjudication in Singapore

      ByArun K Thiruvengadam

      chapter 13|22 pages

      Constitutional interpretation in an age of globalisation

      Challenges and prospects
      ByVictor V Ramraj

      chapter 14|16 pages

      Is Singapore's Constitution Best Considered a Legal Constitution or a Political Constitution?

      ByMichael W Dowdle, Kevin YL Tan
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