Constitution

Singapore Chronicles

by Kevin Y.L. Tan

Unlike many former British colonies, Singapore has prospered without abandoning the established constitutional order. Against that framework, this book traces the development of Singapore’s Constitution. It analyses Singapore’s unique representative model, and the roles of the Executive, and the Judiciary. Citizenship, equality, fairness and the minorities are issues that are treated within this constitutional framework, as is the protection of human rights. The book holds that the Singapore Constitution is a pragmatic document that facilitates governmental action for social and economic progress while assuring the public of a large measure of stability.

115 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

Kevin YL Tan is an Adjunct Professor at both the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University. A specialist in constitutional law, legal history and human rights, he has written and edited some 40 books on the law, history and politics of Singapore, including Voting in Change: Politics of Singapore’s 2011 General Election (with Terence Lee, Ethos Books, 2011).