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Tackling Singapore’S Terrorism Threat: Bringing The People Back In, Tan K. B. Eugene
Tackling Singapore’S Terrorism Threat: Bringing The People Back In, Tan K. B. Eugene
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
Eugene K B Tan, Associate Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, considers Singapore’s response to the threat of terrorism following 9/11. This essay is based on an article published in the journal, Law and Policy (2009).
Eyes In The Sky, Concerns On The Ground, Siyuan Chen, Zi En Chow
Eyes In The Sky, Concerns On The Ground, Siyuan Chen, Zi En Chow
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
In the last few years, drones have literally taken flight in our skies, over our parks, our beaches –and even over our homes. Aerial imaging enthusiasts are thrilled about their impact, while thosewho have privacy concerns may have some reservations.But while consumer-level drones do not make the best spies – they’re noisy, conspicuous, have ashort battery-life, are vulnerable to jamming and have limited telephoto capability – this maychange over time. With that in mind, we need to consider whether the existing causes of actionprovide any relief in law and, if they do not, how governments can regulate drones in a …
50 Years On, S’Pore’S National Service Is Now A Shared Legacy, Tan K. B. Eugene
50 Years On, S’Pore’S National Service Is Now A Shared Legacy, Tan K. B. Eugene
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan contributed an opinion piece which argued that National Service (NS) provides Singapore with a security umbrella under which economic and commercial ambitions and aspirations can be purposefully pursued. Beyond its primary role as a defence force, NS has immense potential to shape society by nurturing national and civic consciousness, critical for Singapore’s multiracial society. “Given the extensive commitment, efforts continue to be made to strengthen the tripartite relationship between the Ministry of Defence and SAF [Singapore Armed Forces], employers and NSmen [men engaged in National Service]. They include recognising supportive employers and businesses, …