“As we stand at the cusp of a new century in the history of our courts and legal system, we can look to the future with anticipation, excitement and optimism,” said Chief Justice Menon in his speech on Monday.
“Two hundred years ago, the Second Charter of Justice laid the foundations of our legal and judicial system. From those modest beginnings in 1826, we built institutions and platforms that today serve not only Singapore but contribute meaningfully to the global architecture of justice.”
The Chief Justice cited a New York Times article that identified Singapore’s judiciary as one of just five in the world that enjoyed public confidence levels of 85 per cent or more, along with Norway, Denmark, Switzerland and Kuwait.
“That affirms the sense that we have exceptionally good reason for celebrating the bicentennial,” he said.
