LawNet2 Launched

LawNet2, the new enhanced LawNet was launched on 5 July 2007.

Besides the availability of the English case laws, key improvements include a revamped Legal Research module which provides users with a more user-friendly user interface and enables a single search to be made across various databases. Furthermore, the Litigation and BizNet modules will be combined into a new module called "Due Diligence", and includes a user friendly shopping cart search process. Access LawNet2 at http://www.lawnet.com.sg/

Inaugural Biennial Lecture of the Law Society Of Singapore

The Inaugural Biennial Lecture of the Law Society of Singapore was held on 6 July 2007 at the Supreme Court Auditorium.

The lecture by Professor Irwin Cotler is titled "Pursuing Justice and Confronting Injustice: Lawyers Can Make a Difference".Professor Irwin Cotler, an internationally renowned human rights lawyer was counsel to former prisoners of conscience, including Nelson Mandela in South Africa, Jacobo Timmerman in Latin America, and Muchtar Pakpahan in Asia.

Professor Cotler will share his views on the importance of constitutionalism of rights; the independence of the judiciary; terrorism and human rights; the protection of the vulnerable; combating hatred and intolerance; and confronting international injustice and impunity.