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sglaw

Just a blog about the Singapore legal scene.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Singapore Academy of Law Annual Lecture 2006

Went to the Singapore Academy of Law Lecture. Well attended.

Lord Philips spoke about the legislative changes in England and Wales over the past few years arising from the terrorist activities since September 11, 2001. In particular, he spoke about how the English courts have dealt with such legislative changes and emphasized that unlike what has been protraited in the Press, there is no tension between the UK government and the judiciary. Each, he said, is carrying out their respective constitutional duties.

The food after thatn was very good. It was nice to see the judges and lawyers mixing.