Author Description

"Based on data collated concerning defamation cases decided by the Singapore courts from 1965 to 2015, this monograph assesses the trends in the courts’ use of foreign decisions and the diverse origins and nature of the foreign sources. In addition to the research methodology, it discusses the comparative law literature relating to such use of foreign precedents by judges and their contributions to the transnational judicial dialogue. This book reflects upon the past 50 years of legal evolution and looks ahead to the potential challenges and prospects for the development of the tort of defamation in Singapore"--Back cover.