NUS Law School lost Prof Michael Hor to Hong Kong University. However, around the same time, NUS replace Prof Michael Hor by recruiting Former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong in OCT 2013.
Who is Chan Sek Keong?
I call him Mr. Polling Station:
In 1992, he was appointed Attorney-General of Singapore. Acting in this capacity in 1997, he submitted an opinion to the Government of Singapore that although the Parliamentary Elections Act forbade unauthorized persons to loiter within 200 metres of polling stations on polling day, this did not apply to unauthorized persons who were inside the stations.
Former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong joins NUS Law as First Distinguished Fellow
Published: 02 October 2013 Category: Press Release
http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releas...g-joins-nus-law-as-first-distinguished-fellow
Mr Chan returns to alma mater to pursue research, writing and teaching in law
The National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law (NUS Law) is pleased to announce that former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong has joined the faculty as its first Distinguished Fellow, with effect from today. The term of appointment is on an honorary basis and will be for an initial period of three years.
As a Distinguished Fellow, Mr Chan will pursue research and writing projects, and engage with current students through “fireside chats” and lectures.
One of NUS Law’s most prominent alumni, Mr Chan was in the pioneer batch of law graduates in 1961, from the then University of Malaya, NUS’ predecessor institution. “After being involved in the service of the law for more than 50 years, as a practitioner, judge, attorney general and Chief Justice, I am delighted to be able to return to the NUS Law School where it all began. My appointment will give me many opportunities to discuss the law in action with the students, and to encourage them to look at the law in all its manifestations,” said Mr Chan.
Said Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean of NUS Law, “At NUS Law, we are privileged to have been an integral part of Singapore’s rich legal history. It is a tremendous honour that one of our most outstanding alumni is returning to share his vast experience and knowledge after more than five decades spanning every aspect of the profession. I know that my colleagues and our students will benefit from spending time with former Chief Justice Chan.”
In 2010, NUS had conferred on Mr Chan an honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his leadership of the Singapore Judiciary, his outstanding contribution to the development of Singapore’s criminal justice system and constitutional law, distinguished service to the nation, and long-standing and continuing support to NUS Law.
Please refer to Annex 1 for a brief biography of Mr Chan Sek Keong.
Who is Chan Sek Keong?
I call him Mr. Polling Station:
In 1992, he was appointed Attorney-General of Singapore. Acting in this capacity in 1997, he submitted an opinion to the Government of Singapore that although the Parliamentary Elections Act forbade unauthorized persons to loiter within 200 metres of polling stations on polling day, this did not apply to unauthorized persons who were inside the stations.
Former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong joins NUS Law as First Distinguished Fellow
Published: 02 October 2013 Category: Press Release
http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releas...g-joins-nus-law-as-first-distinguished-fellow
Mr Chan returns to alma mater to pursue research, writing and teaching in law
The National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law (NUS Law) is pleased to announce that former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong has joined the faculty as its first Distinguished Fellow, with effect from today. The term of appointment is on an honorary basis and will be for an initial period of three years.
As a Distinguished Fellow, Mr Chan will pursue research and writing projects, and engage with current students through “fireside chats” and lectures.
One of NUS Law’s most prominent alumni, Mr Chan was in the pioneer batch of law graduates in 1961, from the then University of Malaya, NUS’ predecessor institution. “After being involved in the service of the law for more than 50 years, as a practitioner, judge, attorney general and Chief Justice, I am delighted to be able to return to the NUS Law School where it all began. My appointment will give me many opportunities to discuss the law in action with the students, and to encourage them to look at the law in all its manifestations,” said Mr Chan.
Said Professor Simon Chesterman, Dean of NUS Law, “At NUS Law, we are privileged to have been an integral part of Singapore’s rich legal history. It is a tremendous honour that one of our most outstanding alumni is returning to share his vast experience and knowledge after more than five decades spanning every aspect of the profession. I know that my colleagues and our students will benefit from spending time with former Chief Justice Chan.”
In 2010, NUS had conferred on Mr Chan an honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his leadership of the Singapore Judiciary, his outstanding contribution to the development of Singapore’s criminal justice system and constitutional law, distinguished service to the nation, and long-standing and continuing support to NUS Law.
Please refer to Annex 1 for a brief biography of Mr Chan Sek Keong.
