Constitutional interpretation in Singapore : theory and practice / edited by Jaclyn L. Neo.
2017
KPP171 .C66 2017 (Map It)
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Title
Constitutional interpretation in Singapore : theory and practice / edited by Jaclyn L. Neo.
Published
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2017.
Call Number
KPP171 .C66 2017
Former Call Number
Sin 910 C766 2017
ISBN
9781138914483 hardback
1138914487 hardback
9781315690766 electronic book
1315690764
9781315690766
1138914487 hardback
9781315690766 electronic book
1315690764
9781315690766
Description
xxii, 385 pages ; 24 cm.
System Control No.
(OCoLC)934628085
Summary
"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."-- Back cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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Table of Contents
Table of cases
viii
Notes on contributors
xviii
Acknowledgements
xxiii
Introduction: judging the Singapore Constitution / Jaclyn L. Neo
1
pt. I
Theoretical frameworks
21
1.
Interpreting the Singapore Constitution / VK Rajah
23
2.
Does the `basic structure doctrine' apply in Singapore's Constitution? An inquiry into some fundamental constitutional premises / Andrew J Harding
32
3.
Into the matrix: interpreting the Westminster model constitution / Kevin Yl Tan
50
4.
Principled pragmatism and the `third wave' of communitarian judicial review in Singapore / Thio Li-Ann
75
5.
Uncovering originalism and textualism in Singapore / Yap Po Jen
117
pt. II
Interrogating assumptions
137
6.
Rethinking the presumption of constitutionality / Jack Tsen-Ta Lee
139
7.
Balancing act: the balancing metaphor as deference and dialogue in constitutional adjudication / Jaclyn L. Neo
159
8.
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
188
9.
Whither the autochthonous narrative of freedom of speech? A guide to defaming politicians and scandalising judges in Singapore / David Tan
210
pt. III
Rethinking boundaries
255
10.
interpretation of the Singapore Constitution: towards a unified approach to interpreting legal documents / Goh Yihan
257
11.
Much ado about nothing? The enigma of engagement of foreign constitutional law in Singapore / Eugene KB Tan
289
12.
continuing resistance to foreign law in constitutional adjudication in Singapore / Arun K. Thiruvengadam
318
13.
Constitutional interpretation in an age of globalisation: challenges and prospects / Victor V. Ramraj
341
14.
Is Singapore's Constitution best considered a legal constitution or a political constitution? / Kevin Yl Tan
363
Index
379