{"product_id":"a-treatise-on-singapore-constitutional-law-by-thio-li-ann-2012","title":"A Treatise on Singapore Constitutional Law by Thio Li-ann | 2012*","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA Treatise on Singapore Constitutional Law by Thio Li-ann | 2012*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThio Li-ann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9789810715168\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftcover, 1036 pp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingapore Academy of Law\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eA Treatise on Singapore Constitutional Law\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive analysis of the operation of constitutional law within Singapore's unique framework as a secular, non-liberal constitutional democracy characterised by religious and racial diversity. The book combines theoretical discussion with doctrinal analysis, explaining the fundamental principles and established rules of constitutional law while examining the reasoning behind them and their practical application. It explores the broader legal and philosophical foundations of constitutional principles by considering their normative, conceptual, and empirical aspects. Offering an in-depth study of Singapore's constitutional framework, the treatise not only explains the law as it currently stands but also critically assesses how it should develop and the ideals it should strive to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as an essential reference for academics, law students, and legal practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of Singapore's constitutional law and its distinctive approach to constitutional adjudication. It is particularly valuable for those interested in the country's evolving constitutional framework and the governance of a modern, successful state. Key features include in-depth analyses of Singapore's unique constitutional institutions—such as the elected presidency with limited executive powers and the role of unelected Members of Parliament—together with extensive comparative discussions drawing on constitutional developments in India, Malaysia, the Commonwealth, and other common law jurisdictions. The text is comprehensively footnoted and supported by a wide range of authoritative references, making it a reliable resource for both study and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of A Treatise on Singapore Constitutional Law by Thio Li-ann\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstitutional Government: Principles and Particularities\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChapter 1: The Province of Constitutional Law\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Setting the Constitutional Context\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Constitutional Principles\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Constitutional Supremacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstitutions of Government\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChapter 5: Of Legal Transplants and Autochthony: The Westminster System of Parliamentary Government\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: The Legislature and the Electoral System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: The Presidential Council for Minority Rights\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The Executive, The Prime Minister and Cabinet Government\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: The President\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: The Judiciary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFundamental Liberties\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChapter 11: Introduction to Constitutional Liberties and Human Rights Law\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Life and Personal Liberty of the Person\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Equality before the Law\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Freedom of Speech, Assembly and Association\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Freedom of Religion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a504032-b3d0-83ec-83d4-df55d1a4862c-14\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a504032-b3d0-83ec-83d4-df55d1a4862c-14\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a504032-b3d0-83ec-83d4-df55d1a4862c-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-36\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Thio Li-ann\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS), specialising in constitutional and administrative law, international law, and human rights in Asia. She holds degrees from the University of Oxford, Harvard University, and the University of Cambridge, and is a Barrister of Gray’s Inn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA recognised scholar and educator, she has received the NUS Excellent Teacher Award and the NUS Young Researcher Award. She has served as a Nominated Member of Parliament, provided expert advice on Singapore constitutional issues, and held various editorial positions in leading legal journals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Thio has published extensively, including over 80 articles and several books, such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaging Babel: The International Legal Protection of Minorities in the Twentieth Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstitutional Law in Malaysia and Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolution of a Revolution: 40 Years of the Singapore Constitution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like A Treatise on Singapore Constitutional Law: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\/singapore-book\" title=\"Singapore Law Books\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSingapore Law Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388409696452,"sku":null,"price":581.25,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/0000411_a-treatise-on-singapore-constitutional-law-softcover-edition_600.jpg?v=1783924818","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/a-treatise-on-singapore-constitutional-law-by-thio-li-ann-2012","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}