Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore

Theory and Practice

Jaclyn L Neo

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English

Routledge
20 June 2016

Politics & government; Constitutional & administrative law

Series: Routledge Law in Asia

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.

Edited by: Jaclyn L Neo
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9781138914483
ISBN 10: 1138914487
Series: Routledge Law in Asia
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 20 June 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part I: Theoretical Frameworks 1. Interpreting the Singapore Constitution. 2. Does the ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’ Apply in Singapore’s Constitution? An Inquiry into Some Fundamental Constitutional Premises. 3. Into the Matrix: Interpreting the Westminster Model Constitution. 4. Principled Pragmatism and the ‘Third Wave’ of Communitarian Judicial Review in Singapore. 5. Uncovering Originalism and Textualism in Singapore. Part II: Interrogating Assumptions 6. Rethinking the Presumption of Constitutionality. 7. Balancing Act: The Balancing Metaphor as Deference and Dialogue in Constitutional Adjudication. 8. The Broader Case for Developing the Content of Fundamental Rules of Natural Justice under Article 9 of the Constitution: A Place for Proportionality? 9. Whither the Autochthonous Narrative of Freedom of Speech in Singapore?: A Guide to Defaming Politicians and Scandalising Judges. Part III: Rethinking Boundaries 10. The Interpretation of the Constitution: Ought it be Different from the Interpretation of Statutes and Contracts? 11. Much Ado About Nothing? The Enigma of Engagement of Foreign Constitutional Law in Singapore. 12. Resisting Foreign Law in Constitutional Interpretation in Singapore: Trends Across 50 Years. 13. Constitutional Interpretation and Globalization: New Challenges. 14. Constitutional Evolution Through Interpretation: Is Law or Politics the Best Route for Singapore? A Dialogue. Conclusion

Jaclyn L. Neo is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore.