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LECTURE 2: Introduction to Law & the Singapore Legal System (Part 2)
LECTURE 2:
Introduction to Law &
the Singapore Legal System
(Part 2)
3 Arms to
Government
The Legislature
Article 44 & 45
(Qualifications &
Disqualifications to become an MP)
The Executive
Article 19
(Basic qualifications to
become an Elected President)
The Judiciary
Primary Function- To interpret &
uphold the law.
Judicial
Hierarchy
1) Court of Appeal
2) High Court
3) State Court
(District Court, Magistrate
Court & Specialist Courts)
Alternative
Dispute
Resolution
Mediation-
A process in which a neutral
3rd party (i.e. mediator) facilitates and guides the parties
in negotiating a mutually acceptable settlement to their
dispute.
Neutral Evaluation-
Conducted by a neutral third party
who will review & provide an early assessment of the merits
of the case.
Arbitration-
A process where parties agree to resolve dispute by bringing the matter before a neutral 3rd party for decision.
Types of Bills
Private Members' Bill
Government Bill
Introduction of
Bills
1) 1st Reading
2) 2nd Reading
3) Submission to the Select
Committee
4) 3rd Reading
5) Presidential Council for Minority
Rights (the Approval Stage)
6) Presidential Assent
Family Justice Courts
Youth Courts
Syariah Court