Undergraduate - UnitLAW4126E - Malaysian and Singaporean constitutional systems

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Synopsis

The unit focuses on providing the students with an understanding of fundamental aspects of the legal and constitutional systems of Malaysia and Singapore. Topics covered include the making of the Malaysian and Singapore constitutions, the King, Rulers and the Constitution, the 1983 Constitutional Crisis, the 1993 Constitutional Crisis, Emergency Powers and Preventive Detention Laws, the Malaysian Judiciary, religious freedom in Malaysia and Singapore's Presidency.

Outcomes

On completing the unit, the student should be able to:

1. appreciate the key features of the constitutional systems of Malaysia and Singapore; and
2. evaluate the significance of political and legal developments in relation to constitutionalism in Malaysia and Singapore.

Assessment

One 1,500 word research essay 30%; class participation 10%; and final exam (2 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time) 60% OR Class participation 10%; Examination 3 hours (plus 30 minutes reading and noting time) 90%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Stephen Gray