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The Basic Structure Doctrine In Singapore: A Reply, Benjamin Joshua Ong
The Basic Structure Doctrine In Singapore: A Reply, Benjamin Joshua Ong
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
While there are important principles fundamental to the Singapore Constitution, they do not form a legally unchangeable “basic structure”. Even if it were possible to identify a substantive “basic structure”, its exact content would be indeterminate and we would be left with only broad, unhelpful truisms. Instead, the true safeguards against potential undesirable constitutional amendments lie in democratic political processes.
Deutsche Bank V Chang: A Dramatic Reversal By The Court Of Appeal, Kee Yang Low
Deutsche Bank V Chang: A Dramatic Reversal By The Court Of Appeal, Kee Yang Low
Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law
The 2012 High Court decision awarding scientist Chang Tse Wen US$49m for losses from investing in accumulators through Deutsche Bank has been overturned by the Court of Appeal. This article seeks to aid readers in understanding the CA decision and in appreciating the legal implications.