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Reception Of English Law In Singapore: Problems And Proposed Solutions, Andrew B.L. Phang
Reception Of English Law In Singapore: Problems And Proposed Solutions, Andrew B.L. Phang
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
The problems pertaining to the reception of English law in Singapore are both numerous and complex. The academic literature generated in the local sphere alone is relatively large. It must, however, be conceded that, from apractical point of view, there has been very little interest or at least discussion. One cannot, of course, be sure about this observation, save for the very strong indication that takes the form of the overwhelming lack of litigation in the area, thus rendering it merely (so it appears) an academic monopoly. It should, however, be pointed out that this rather phlegmatic approach in practice …