The notion that someone is innocent until proven guilty is a term that is so widely used but when it comes to high profile cases where emotions run high, public perception, amplified by the use of social media platforms, can prejudge the accused. It is important to understand the rights of the individual and to [...]
In my research on the rule of law and the application of this doctrine in Singapore, I've stumbled upon some criticism, which I think are flawed, by parties who are dissatisfied with the current political situation. There are also videos purporting that Singapore's government abuses the rule of law. I personally feel that to conclusively [...]
A viral video, and a few rather comical memes, has been circulating about a Phoon Chiu Yoke. She was filmed refusing to wear a face mask at Marina Bay Sand despite being told to do so by a safe distancing ambassador. Phoon did not explain why she felt that she did not have to wear [...]
The Magna Carta Libertatum "The Great Charter of Freedoms" or The Magna Carta as more commonly referred to as one of the defining documents that inspired the Rule of Law. In my research of The Rule of Law, many roads led me back to The Magna Carta. It was not that there was no Rule [...]
Noscitur A Sociis means "it is known by its associates" The meaning of ambiguous words should be determined by considering the words it is associated with. For example: This bridge is off-limits to motorcycles, cars, buses and lorries. motorcycles, buses and lorries suggest that the bridge is off-limits to vehicles that have motorised engines. [...]
A year ago, Singapore was in lockdown, churches were not open and I attended mass via live stream. Little did I know that virtual meetings and lessons were going to play a huge part in my life moving forward. Easter weekend in 2020 was a weird affair due to the pandemic. What a relief that [...]
Ejusdem Generis means "of the same kind or nature" There should be a catch all phrase like "... or any other..." This general catch all phrase only applies to items with the common trait or denominator. For example: Car, bus, lorry or any other vehicle. In this case the common traits are vehicles with [...]
The appellant, Alexis Collins (Collins), and another woman, a known prostitute, were seen by police officers soliciting men on the street. One of the police officers, Tracey Wilcock (Wilcock), approached Collins to try to speak to her but Collins walked away. The Wilcock swore at Collins when Collins persisted. Wilcock took hold of Collins's arm [...]
An SBS Transit bus collided into a motorcycle at the intersection of Clementi Road and Commonwealth Avenue West. The SBS bus was making a right turn while the motorcycle was proceeding straight. The front right bumper collided into the middle of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist (the husband of the respondent) died from the accident. [...]
I never thought that I would want to study law. I never considered applying for law school when I got my A-level results. I was always more interested in Economics and Mathematics. It was then a natural choice for me to major in Economics in my first degree in NUS. I did relatively fine throughout [...]