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INTRO TO LAW (SOURCES OF LAW (3. Subsidiary Legislation (Rules &…
INTRO TO LAW
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CLASSIFICATION OF LAW
Civil Law
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- Standard of Proof : Balance of Probabilities (50:50)
- Persons / Companies suing one another
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- Example: Breach of contract, negligence
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Criminal Law
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- Standard of Proof: Beyond Reasonable Doubt
- Accused pays a fine or goes to jail
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SOURCES OF LAW
1. Constitution of SG
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Amendment? Requires 2/3 referendum (a vote in which the people of the country are asked to agree/disagree with a particular policy)
Doctrine of 'ultra vires' (when something is done without proper authority or beyond powers that are given)
Most important statue of all. All other laws enacted cannot conflict or be inconsistent with the Constitution
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5. International Conventions, Treaties
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