Category: Misc.
Excuse Me! Are You A Celebrity?
Unlike information relating to governmental matters which are expressly protected from unauthorised disclosure under the Official Secrets Act, information pertaining to individuals receives no such blanket legislative protection in Singapore. This articles explores this area of law.
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The Law of the Twelve Tables of Rome
The Twelve Tables were written by the Decemviri Consulari Imperio Legibus Scribundis,(the 10 Consuls) who were given unprecedented powers to draft the laws of the young Republic.
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The Code of Hammurabi
Hammurabi is now synonymous with his code of laws, referred to as the Code of Hammurabi. Five columns of the stele have been erased, but it is thought the total number of legal judgments contained on it would have been 285.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport: A Model of Dispute Resolution
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an institution independent of any sports organization which provides for services in order to facilitate the settlement of sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation by means of procedural rules adapted to the specific needs of the sports world.
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Importing Pets into Singapore
About the regulations and procedures for importing pets into Singapore. It also covers exotic animals under the International Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
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Citizenship
Although a person may fulfil all conditions for citizenship by registration and naturalisation, he/she may not be granted citizenship. The right to grant or refuse citizenship lies with the Government. Indeed, the Government has time and again emphasised that citizenship is a privilege and all applications are considered strictly.
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Owning A Dog in Singapore
Dog Licences Under para 3(1) of the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules, no person can keep a dog over 3 months old without a licence. The licence is issued by the Centre for Animal Welfare and Control (CAWC) under the Agri-food and Veterinary Authority. Each address cannot have more than 3 dogs.…
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