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Introduction to Law and the Singapore Legal System (I) (Terminology…
Introduction to Law and the Singapore Legal System (I)
What is law
System of ules
Classification of Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
International Law
Singapore Legal System
Common Law system
Rule of Law
1) Constitution of Singapore
Supreme law of the land
Contains fundamental set of laws
All other laws cannot conflict or be inconsistent with the Constitution
(ultra vires)
2) Legislation
Laws enacted by Parliament
Known as
Act of Parliament
or
Statute
It takes a Statute to amend or repeal another statute
3) Subsidiary Legislation
5) International Conventions
Terminology
Referendum
: Vote in which the people of the country are asked to agree or disagree with a particular policy
Bill
: Draft law
Ultra vires
: When something is done without proper authority, or beyond powers given
Stare decisis
4) Common Law
Case law or judge-made law
6) English Law
Application of English Law Act (AELA)
Law VS Morality