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Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Contents
Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Contents 2 Foreword by the Attorney-General 6 Remembrance and Congratulations 10 Our Mission, Vision and Core Values 13 Our Roles 15 Our Corporate Structure A. AGC’s Management Team B. Six Legal Divisions and Two Non-Legal Divisions 29 Our Key Milestones A. As The Government’s Chief Legal Adviser and Counsel i. AGC’s Advisory Work ii. AGC’s Involvement in Litigation iii. AGC in Negotiations iv. AGC as Legislative Draftsman B. As Public Prosecutor C. In Performing Other Assigned Duties of a Legal Character D. Our Corporate Resources 61 Our Training, Development and Outreach 67 The Ties that Bind Us 71 Key Figures for 2010-2011 A. Corporate Awards B. Performance Indicators C. Financial Indicators for FY2010-FY2011 Attorney-General’s Chambers ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011 1 FOREWORD BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL As we look back on these past years, the taxation policies and policies concerning adjust to these changes so that we can function perceptible increase in the complexity of our casino regulation. Cross-Divisional teams effectively. work is particularly striking. This growing were also engaged to deal with cases before complexity has in turn given rise to two the Singapore Courts when we were required With this in mind, I have intensified the consequences, which I elaborate on below. to address constitutional challenges and also commitment of my Chambers to the training, to defend Singapore’s judiciary in the face of development and specialisation of our officers contempt. so that we are well placed to support the THE NEED FOR Government with the highest level of legal iNTER-dIVISIONAL This is perhaps a reality that is ultimately to be services. -
The Rule of Law and Urban Development
The Rule of Law and Urban Development The transformation of Singapore from a struggling, poor country into one of the most affluent nations in the world—within a single generation—has often been touted as an “economic miracle”. The vision and pragmatism shown by its leaders has been key, as has its STUDIES URBAN SYSTEMS notable political stability. What has been less celebrated, however, while being no less critical to Singapore’s urban development, is the country’s application of the rule of law. The rule of law has been fundamental to Singapore’s success. The Rule of Law and Urban Development gives an overview of the role played by the rule of law in Singapore’s urban development over the past 54 years since independence. It covers the key principles that characterise Singapore’s application of the rule of law, and reveals deep insights from several of the country’s eminent urban pioneers, leaders and experts. It also looks at what ongoing and future The Rule of Law and Urban Development The Rule of Law developments may mean for the rule of law in Singapore. The Rule of Law “ Singapore is a nation which is based wholly on the Rule of Law. It is clear and practical laws and the effective observance and enforcement and Urban Development of these laws which provide the foundation for our economic and social development. It is the certainty which an environment based on the Rule of Law generates which gives our people, as well as many MNCs and other foreign investors, the confidence to invest in our physical, industrial as well as social infrastructure. -
I N T H E S P I R I T O F S E R V I
The Old Frees’ AssOCIatION, SINGAPORE Registered 1962 Live Free IN THE SPIRIT OF SERVING Penang Free School 1816-2016 Penang Free School in August 2015. The Old Frees’ AssOCIatION, SINGAPORE Registered 1962 www.ofa.sg Live Free IN THE SPIRIT OF SERVING AUTHOR Tan Chung Lee PUBLISHER The Old Frees’ Association, Singapore PUBLISHER The Old Frees’ Association, Singapore 3 Mount Elizabeth #11-07, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre Singapore 228510 AUTHOR Tan Chung Lee OFAS COFFEE-TABLE BOOK ADJUDICATION PANEL John Lim Kok Min (co-chairman) Tan Yew Oo (co-chairman) Kok Weng On Lee Eng Hin Lee Seng Teik Malcolm Tan Ban Hoe OFAS COFFEE-TABLE BOOK WORKGROUP Alex KH Ooi Cheah Hock Leong The OFAS Management Committee would like to thank Gabriel Teh Choo Thok Editorial Consultant: Tan Chung Lee the family of the late Chan U Seek and OFA Life Members Graphic Design: ST Leng Production: Inkworks Media & Communications for their donations towards the publication of this book. Printer: The Phoenix Press Sdn Bhd 6, Lebuh Gereja, 10200 Penang, Malaysia The committee would also like to acknowledge all others who PHOTOGRAPH COPYRIGHT have contributed to and assisted in the production of this Penang Free School Archives Lee Huat Hin aka Haha Lee, Chapter 8 book; it apologises if it has inadvertently omitted anyone. Supreme Court of Singapore (Judiciary) Family of Dr Wu Lien-Teh, Chapter 7 Tan Chung Lee Copyright © 2016 The Old Frees’ Association, Singapore All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of The Old Frees’ Association, Singapore. -
Valedictory Reference in Honour of Justice Chao Hick Tin 27 September 2017 Address by the Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
VALEDICTORY REFERENCE IN HONOUR OF JUSTICE CHAO HICK TIN 27 SEPTEMBER 2017 ADDRESS BY THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE SUNDARESH MENON -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon Deputy Prime Minister Teo, Minister Shanmugam, Prof Jayakumar, Mr Attorney, Mr Vijayendran, Mr Hoong, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. Welcome to this Valedictory Reference for Justice Chao Hick Tin. The Reference is a formal sitting of the full bench of the Supreme Court to mark an event of special significance. In Singapore, it is customarily done to welcome a new Chief Justice. For many years we have not observed the tradition of having a Reference to salute a colleague leaving the Bench. Indeed, the last such Reference I can recall was the one for Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin, which happened on this very day, the 27th day of September, exactly 27 years ago. In that sense, this is an unusual event and hence I thought I would begin the proceedings by saying something about why we thought it would be appropriate to convene a Reference on this occasion. The answer begins with the unique character of the man we have gathered to honour. 1 2. Much can and will be said about this in the course of the next hour or so, but I would like to narrate a story that took place a little over a year ago. It was on the occasion of the annual dinner between members of the Judiciary and the Forum of Senior Counsel. Mr Chelva Rajah SC was seated next to me and we were discussing the recently established Judicial College and its aspiration to provide, among other things, induction and continuing training for Judges. -
Smubrochure.Pdf
SMU LAW SCHOOL The Singapore Government, in a major review of the domestic supply of lawyers, confirmed a shortage of lawyers in Singapore. 2007 hence marked a major milestone in the development of legal education in Singapore – the setting up of the nation’s second law school. SMU is honoured to be entrusted with this important responsibility. As Singapore’s first private university and the only university here with a city campus purpose-built to its pedagogy of small class size and interactive learning, SMU will be extending its unique approach to its School of Law. SMU’s undergraduate law programme aims to mould students into excellent lawyers who will contribute significantly to society. The objective is to produce law graduates who have contextualised legal expertise and the ability to think across disciplines and geographical borders. In terms of pedagogy, SMU’s seminar-style learning will be put to good effect to nurture students who are confident, articulate and analytically agile. CONTENTS 03 Dean’s Message 04 Investing In The Fundamentals // Rigorous and Challenging Curriculum // Holistic Pedagogy & Course Assessment // Optional Second Major // Wide Range of Double Degree Options // Beneficial Internship & Community Service // Internship Partners 09 Commitment To Excellence // Scholarships & Awards // National & International Competitions // International Exchange 12 Career Prospects // Raising The Bar 13 Visionary Campus // City Campus // Facilities 15 Strengthening Our Relevance // Centre for Dispute Resolution // International Islamic Law and Finance Centre // Pro Bono Centre // Asian Peace-building and Rule of Law Programme 18 Heeding The Best // Advisory Board Members 19 Top Notch Faculty // Deanery // Faculty 24 The Fun Stuff // Beyond The Classroom Dean’s Message The School of Law was started in 2007 after a major review of legal education in Singapore concluded that it was timely to have a second law school in Singapore. -
Competing Narratives and Discourses of the Rule of Law in Singapore
Singapore Journal of Legal Studies [2012] 298–330 SHALL THE TWAIN NEVER MEET? COMPETING NARRATIVES AND DISCOURSES OF THE RULE OF LAW IN SINGAPORE Jack Tsen-Ta Lee∗ This article aims to assess the role played by the rule of law in discourse by critics of the Singapore Government’s policies and in the Government’s responses to such criticisms. It argues that in the past the two narratives clashed over conceptions of the rule of law, but there is now evidence of convergence of thinking as regards the need to protect human rights, though not necessarily as to how the balance between rights and other public interests should be struck. The article also examines why the rule of law must be regarded as a constitutional doctrine in Singapore, the legal implications of this fact, and how useful the doctrine is in fostering greater solicitude for human rights. Singapore is lauded for having a legal system that is, on the whole, regarded as one of the best in the world,1 and yet the Government is often vilified for breaching human rights and the rule of law. This is not a paradox—the nation ranks highly in surveys examining the effectiveness of its legal system in the context of economic compet- itiveness, but tends to score less well when it comes to protection of fundamental ∗ Assistant Professor of Law, School of Law, Singapore Management University. I wish to thank Sui Yi Siong for his able research assistance. 1 See e.g., Lydia Lim, “S’pore Submits Human Rights Report to UN” The Straits Times (26 February 2011): On economic, social and cultural rights, the report [by the Government for Singapore’s Universal Periodic Review] lays out Singapore’s approach and achievements, and cites glowing reviews by leading global bodies. -
Fengshui in Singapore
SUMMONING WIND AND RAIN: STUDYING THE SCIENTIZATION OF FENGSHUI IN SINGAPORE OH BOON LOON NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE 2010 SUMMONING WIND AND RAIN: STUDYING THE SCIENTIZATION OF FENGSHUI IN SINGAPORE OH BOON LOON (B.Soc.Sci. (Hons.), NUS A THESIS SUBMITTED FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE 2010 Acknowledgements Writing this thesis has been a challenging but rewarding experience, made possible with the grace and kindness of many, and the love and support of the faithful few. It has been a great privilege to re-join NUS and pursue my masters’ programme on a full-time basis after working six years in the civil service. I am grateful to the Ministry of Home Affairs for approving my two years no-pay leave and to Singapore Prison Service for supporting my leave application. The following people deserve much credit for mentoring and assisting me in my academic studies. First, I would like to thank my thesis supervisor Professor Michael Hill for his willingness to supervise me, his enthusiasm in sharing his knowledge, and for being gracious and patient with me. I also thank Dr. Daniel Goh for his critical and constructive comments, and sincerely appreciate his help despite his hectic schedule. Similarly, I thank Dr. Misha Petrovic for spending his time to discuss about my research. I am especially grateful to A/P Peter Borschberg, A/P Maribeth Erb, A/P Tong Chee Kiong, and Dr. Narayanan Ganapathy for assisting me in my programme admission and my subsequent upgrade to the NUS Research Scholarship. -
The Return of a Chinese Legend
Cover_14Jan06 1/11/06 10:48 AM Page 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K LAN SHUI & SSO TO 10 MORE GOOD YEARS! MUSIC DIRECTOR LAN SHUI A STANDING OVATION TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS Official Airline Official Hotel Official Radio Station Official Postage Sponsor Partners THE RETURN OF Popular Classics on Symphony 92.4FM (Mon-Fri, 9am to 12pm & 2pm to 5pm) A CHINESE LEGEND Whether you're at work or at home, tune in to Popular Classics on Symphony 92.4FM for your favourite blend of classical favourites. We keep you fresh and alert all day with colourful sounds from the Baroque to the Modern. You can also keep abreast of What's On in the local arts scene, and glean lifestyle tips on aspiring to The Good Life. For more information, please log on to: www.symphony.sg Sat 14 Jan 06 Supported by various corporate sponsors and individual donors, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and registered under the Charities Order. Esplanade Concert Hall SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 11 Empress Place, Victoria Concert Hall, Ground Floor, Singapore 179558 PERFORMING HOME OF THE SSO Company registration no.: 197801125M Phone +65 6338 1230 (main) Fax +65 6336 6382 (main) E-mail [email protected] Website www.sso.org.sg All Rights Reserved, National Library Board, Singapore 14 Jan 2006 Booklet 1/12/06 11:41 AM Page 1 Sat, 14 Jan 06 Singapore Symphony Orchestra Lan Shui conductor Fou Ts’ong piano THE RETURN OF A CHINESE LEGEND JEAN SIBELIUS The Tempest: Suite No. -
Supreme Court of Singapore
SUPREME COURT OF SINGAPORE 2012ANNUAL REPORT VISION To establish and maintain a world-class Judiciary. MISSION To superintend the administration of justice. VALUES Integrity and Independence Public trust and confidence in the Supreme Court rests on its integrity and the transparency of its processes. The public must be assured that court decisions are fair and independent, court staff are incorruptible, and court records are accurate. Quality Public Service As a public institution dedicated to the administration of justice, the Supreme Court seeks to tailor its processes to meet the needs of court users, with an emphasis on accessibility, quality and the timely delivery of services. Learning and Innovation The Supreme Court recognises that to be a world-class Judiciary, we need to continually improve ourselves and our processes. We therefore encourage learning and innovation to take the Supreme Court to the highest levels of performance. Ownership We value the contributions of our staff, who are committed and proud to be part of the Supreme Court. SUPREME COURT ANNUAL REPORT 2012 01 Contents 02 46 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF JUSTICE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT • Launch of eLitigation 14 • Launch of the Centralised Display CONSTITUTION AND JURISDICTION Management System (CDMS) • Supreme Court Staff Workplan 18 Seminar SIGNIFICANT EVENTS • Legal Colloquium • Opening of the Legal Year • Organisational Accolades • 2nd Joint Judicial Conference • Mass Call 52 • Launch of The Learning Court TIMELINESS OF JUSTICE • Legal Assistance Scheme for • Workload -
Dinner Hosted by the Judiciary for the Forum of Senior Counsel
DINNER HOSTED BY THE JUDICIARY FOR THE FORUM OF SENIOR COUNSEL FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010 REMARKS BY CHIEF JUSTICE CHAN SEK KEONG Ladies and Gentlemen: My colleagues and I warmly welcome you to tonight’s dinner, the second that the Judiciary is hosting for the Forum of Senior Counsel. In particular, I would welcome my predecessor as AG, Mr Tan Boon Teik who, instead of relaxing at home, has taken the trouble to join us tonight. The presence of so many Judges of the Supreme Court and Senior Counsel augurs well for this annual series of dinners evolving into a tradition that will continue to strengthen the bonds between the Bar and the Judiciary. 2. This dinner is not meant to be an occasion for long boring speeches, so I will keep my remarks short and make only three points. First, the Institute of Legal Education is in the process of developing a framework for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Singapore. Justice V K Rajah and his committee have been working very hard to set up a CPD programme that will be effective and meaningful to the Bar. It will be a serious programme, under which we will drag unwilling horses to the trough to drink. But we hope that the CPD programme will provide a true learning experience and not be a wasteful imposition on the Bar. It will be a great achievement if members of the Bar welcome this programme and not dismiss it as being a PR exercise. 2 3. When the CPD programme is finalised, we will need Senior Counsel and leading members of the corporate Bar to become lecturers, instructors and mentors. -
Lee Wei Ling and Another V Attorney-General
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE [2017] SGCA 48 Civil Appeal No 149 of 2016 Between (1) Lee Wei Ling (2) Lee Hsien Yang … Appellants And Attorney-General … Respondent JUDGMENT [Contract] [Contractual terms] [Copyright] [Ownership] [Succession] This judgment is subject to final editorial corrections to be approved by the court and/or redaction pursuant to the publisher’s duty in compliance with the law, for publication in LawNet and/or the Singapore Law Reports. Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General [2017] SGCA 48 Court of Appeal — Civil Appeal No 149 of 2016 Sundaresh Menon CJ, Chao Hick Tin JA and Andrew Phang Boon Leong JA 10 April 2017 17 August 2017 Judgment reserved. Sundaresh Menon CJ (delivering the judgment of the court): Introduction 1 This is an appeal by the executors of the estate of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew (“Mr Lee”), against the decision of the High Court judge (“the Judge”) in Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General [2016] 5 SLR 902 (“the Judgment”) dismissing their application for certain declarations of rights in tape recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted with Mr Lee in the 1980s. This appeal fundamentally turns on the proper construction of an interview agreement signed by Mr Lee and two Government officials which governs the rights in and the use and administration of these tape recordings and transcripts. 2 After hearing the parties at the appeal, we reserved our judgment. We now furnish our decision, beginning with the background facts. Lee Wei Ling v AG [2017] SGCA 48 Background facts 3 Sometime in the early 1980s, the Government embarked on an oral history project to record the recollections of key persons involved in events of historical, political and social significance in Singapore. -
Growing from Strength to Strength: Setting a Higher Bar
Growing From Strength to Strength: Setting a Higher Bar. SCHOOL OF LAW Pearlynn Wang Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Management 2013 Intake Khairul Ashraf bin Khairul Anwar Bachelor of Laws 2013 Intake SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY DEAN’S ADDRESS The academic year 2017-18 will be doubly momentous for the SMU School of Law. First, it will be 10 years since the establishment of the School in 2007. Secondly, in January 2017, the School moved to its new home at 55 Armenian Street, adjacent to the equally new, and iconic, Kwa Geok Choo Law Library. Situated in the city centre next to the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park, the School of Law is at the same time only a short distance away from the central business district and the civic district including the courts of law and Parliament House. In tandem with the University’s philosophy of broad-based curriculum and emphasis on holistic education, the School of Law offers a unique proposition for learning of the law in context. We aim to train graduates who are not only able to solve legal problems, but who are also capable of thinking across disciplines and borders. We invite leading industry experts to engage with our students on a regular basis. Internship and pro bono legal activities form part of the education. There are opportunities to enrol in double-degree programmes as well as to read majors from other schools. We have many overseas exchange partners and there will be other global exposure opportunities. Students will find themselves immersed in a lively and exciting atmosphere, both inside and outside the classroom.