Encounters with Singapore legal history : essays in memory of Geoffrey Wilson Bartholomew

Type

Book

Authors

Tan, Kevin.

Hor, Michael Yew Meng.

Bartholomew, G. W.

ISBN 13

9789810820169

Tags

Law, History, Singapore, Colonization, post-colonization, British colonization, Transformation, Geoffrey Wilson Bartholomew

Abstract

"Even though Singapore's recorded legal history is brief - starting as it does from the time of British colonization in 1819 - it is a fascinating one. From its earliest days, Singapore's rulers - colonial and post-colonial- have seen law as an instrument for social change and transformation. The structure of the modern Singaporean family has been shaped by law, as has its built environment and heritage. " - Cover

Description

Contents:
Preface
An encounter with legal history: Geoffrey Wilson Bartholomew (1927-2005)
Challenges in writing Singapore's legal history
origins of the Sultan Hussain Ordinance 1904
Law and its impact on Singapore's Built Heritage
The historical evolution of Singapore's status in international law
A legal history of water
Maritime piracy & the law in Singapore
Development of immigration & citizen law in Singapore
Law & family in the formation of modern Singapore
Thinking historically about family planning laws
The development of Singapore Juvenile justice system
From retribution to rehabilitation: a re-look at the penal system in Singapore
A legal history of the press in Singapore
A history of law and theatre in Singapore 1958-2004
Interplay between community, state & legislation in Nanyang University Education 1953-1991
Lawyers in Politics
Index

Biblio Notes

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Catalogued by editor

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