Li-ann Thio is Professor of Law (Provost's Chair) at the National University of Singapore and a former Nominated Member of the Singapore Parliament (Eleventh Session).

"This book looks at the Rule of Law in the context of Singapore and reflects on what the Singapore case study contributes to the understanding of the rule of law. This book reflects on what the Singapore case study contributed to understandings of the rule of law. It explores the reception and development of the Singapore Local System, its constitutional order and institutions, the political dimensions, judicial review, and the context of democracy and civil rights. This lucid and engaging book will be of interest to researchers with an interest in constitutional law"--

Introduction: Rule of Law in Singapore - A Provisional Orientation
1. The Reception and Development of the Rule of Law within the Singapore Legal System: From Colony to State
2. Rule of Law, the Constitutional Order and Institutions
3. Rule of Law, Institutions and Structural Judicial Review
4. Rule of Law, Managed Democracy and Civil and Political Rights
5. Judicial Review and the Administrative State
6. Judicial Review and Rights Jurisprudence
7. Conclusion: The Future of the Rule of Law in Singapore