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The Constitution of Singapore
Captured in 3 documents
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
Independence of Singapore Agreement 1965
Republic of Singapore Independence Act
Supreme Law of the country
Sets out the
fundamental rights and liberties
of people of Singapore
Maps out the
basic framework
of the nation & its governmental machinery
No one
, not even the Government or Parliament
can do anything that goes against the Constitution
Amendments
Receives support from
2/3 of the elected & non-constituency Members of Parliament
Exceptions for Part III [Relates to the protection of Singapore's sovereignty]
Must first hold a referendum and getting support for it
from 2/3 of all Singaporeans voting at the referendum
Fundamental Liberties
Protection against
retrospective criminal laws & repeated trials
A person may not be deprived of his life/personal liberty for an act which is not an offence at the time that he commits it
Freedom
of speech, assembly & association
Has to be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law
Prohibition of
slavery & forced labour
Does not include any work/service of a purely military character required by virtue of compulsory military service laws like NS
Freedom of religion
the
guarantee of the life & liberty
of a person
rights relating to the person/body of the individual
Right
in respect of
education
Admission of students or the payment fees, public educational institutions cannot discriminate against Singapore citizens on the grounds of religion, race, descent or place of birth.
Voting on Bills
Needs Majority
(>50%)
of votes of the Members
present and voting