Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-1990

Abstract

The problems pertaining to the reception of English law in Singapore are both numerous and complex. The academic literature generated in the local sphere alone is relatively large. It must, however, be conceded that, from apractical point of view, there has been very little interest or at least discussion. One cannot, of course, be sure about this observation, save for the very strong indication that takes the form of the overwhelming lack of litigation in the area, thus rendering it merely (so it appears) an academic monopoly. It should, however, be pointed out that this rather phlegmatic approach in practice belies the very real importance of the issues and problems raised. It is, for example, clear that, unless radical changes are in the offing, reception of English law is of crucial importance in so far as it concerns the foundation of the Singapore legal system itself.

Discipline

Asian Studies | Legal History

Research Areas

Corporate, Finance and Securities Law

Publication

Singapore Academy of Law Journal

First Page

20

Last Page

40

ISSN

0218-2009

Publisher

Singapore Academy of Law

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