Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Constitutional Law is a comprehensive legal reference that examines the constitutional framework and governing principles of Singapore.
Publication Date: December 2024
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
The volume begins with an overview of the foundational constitutional structure before exploring key topics such as fundamental liberties, governance structures, public services, citizenship, and financial provisions. It also covers critical areas including safeguards against subversion, emergency powers, and the protection of minority rights. This volume is an essential resource for legal practitioners, academics, and anyone seeking an in-depth understanding of Singapore’s constitutional landscape.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
3. INTERPRETING THE CONSTITUTION
4. FUNDAMENTAL LIBERTIES
5. THE PRESIDENT
6. COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTIAL ADVISERS
7. THE EXECUTIVE
8. ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND LAW OFFICERS
9. THE LEGISLATURE
10. THE PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL FOR MINORITY RIGHTS
11. THE JUDICIARY
12. THE PUBLIC SERVICE
13. CITIZENSHIP
14. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
15. SPECIAL PROVISIONS AGAINST SUBVERSION, EMERGENCY POWERS, AND OTHER DEFENCE- AND SECURITY-RELATED ISSUES
16. PROTECTION OF MINORITIES AND SPECIAL POSITION OF THE MALAYS
17. RELIEF FROM UNCONSTITUTIONAL STATE ACTION: PROCEDURE AND REMEDIES
18. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS