Civil justice in S'pore: 50 and going strong

CIVIL society rests on the foundation that its members will conduct themselves justly. Aristotle described justice as the "bond of men in states". He believed that "the administration of justice, which is the determination of what is just, is the principle of order in political society".

AS Singapore celebrates its Golden Jubilee, it is opportune to track how its administration of justice has evolved, and cast an eye on the horizon ahead. When it gained independence in 1965, Singapore did not even have its own legislation governing the constitution and operation of its judiciary. Today, Singapore has a well-regarded judiciary and a leadi…