PSS101: Examine how the Constitution and other legislation safeguard judicial independence in Singapore: Introduction to the Singapore Legal System Assignment, SUSS, Singapore

Question 1

Article 93 of the Singapore Constitution states that “The judicial power of Singapore shall be vested in a Supreme Court and in such subordinate courts as may be provided by any written law for the time being in force.”

Explain the concept of judicial independence.

b) Examine how the Constitution and other legislation safeguard judicial independence in Singapore.

Question 2

Review to what extent the “Crime Control” model represents Singapore’s Criminal Justice System.

b) Identify and discuss the various sentencing principles in criminal cases and examine the extent to which the sentencing options in Singapore reflect the sentencing principle of rehabilitation.