This book is intended for students and practitioners of Singapore criminal law. It aims to teach criminal law in a realistic fashion, and to that end, integrates elements of criminal procedure, sentencing and evidence, when relevant. The book makes extensive use of learning aids such as flowcharts and diagrams, to enhance clarity and speed comprehension. Sample charges for each offence discussed are also included, to assist practitioners and students with drafting.

The structure of the book follows the progress of an actual criminal case. It begins with an overview of the criminal justice system, followed by a discussion of prosecutorial discretion. Thereafter, it discusses the substantive law on common offences in Singapore, with an emphasis on offences that are likely to be encountered in practice. The analysis of such offences includes practical applications, such as related offences that commonly occur in the same case, and possible alternative charges that may be offered upon plea of guilt. Finally, general defences in criminal law are discussed.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• Prosecutorial Discretion
• Elements of Offences
• Modes of Liability
• Offences of Violence (Criminal Force, Voluntarily Causing Hurt, Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt)
• Homicide Offences (Death by Rash or Negligent Act, Culpable Homicide, Murder)
• Sexual Offences (Voyeurism, Outrage of Modesty, Sexual Assault by Penetration, Rape)
• Property Offences (Criminal Misappropriation, Theft, Criminal Breach of Trust)
• White Collar and Corporate Crime (Cheating, Forgery, Falsification of Accounts)
• Defences in Criminal Law

About the Authors:

Alexander Woon,the main author, is Provost’s Chair and Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences School of Law, where he is the course leader for Criminal Law. He was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award in 2024. He is also a practicing criminal defence lawyer. Alexander was previously a Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Financial and Technology Crime Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

Professor Walter Woon S.C.,the co-author, is Lee Kong Chian Visiting Professor of Law, at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University, where he teaches criminal law. He is also Emeritus Professor, at the School of Law, National University of Singapore, and an Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, University of Cambridge. Throughout his long academic career, Prof. Woon has won multiple teaching awards and authored many books, including the leading text on Singapore Company Law. Prof. Woon, a Senior Counsel, was previously Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor of Singapore.

Estoppel in Australia is the first and only comprehensive treatment of all forms of civil estoppel in Australia.  

The authors map each doctrine of estoppel in a dedicated chapter that includes a simplified overview, a thorough examination of elements, evidential requirements (including the burden of proof), case notes of the key authorities, defences, considerations for pleading and precedents of pleadings. This book distils complicated doctrines into a complete and litigation-ready guide.

Every statement of principle in the text is supported by direct quotation from one or more authorities. Every appellate decision in Australia’s history has been reviewed for the purposes of drafting this book, along with key first instance Australian decisions and all authoritative English decisions.

The co-authors of the text are a former Federal Court of Australia judge and a practising barrister.

The book is aimed at practitioners of all levels of experience and students

The Chief Justice of Australia, the Honourable Stephen Gageler AC, wrote in the foreword to the book that:

      … Any practitioner who has sought to rely on an estoppel will know that the task of researching the applicable law can be long and difficult, involving trawling through reported judgments to piece together bits of a puzzle of uncertain dimensions. Often those pieces do not fit together; sometimes they are contradictory. The picture that emerges can appear distorted.

This book does much to ease those burdens. The authors have provided a dedicated chapter for each of the most common species of estoppel that arise in litigation. These are taxonomized, appropriately, into three categories. The first category comprises “litigation estoppels”, being “cause of action estoppel”, “issue estoppel” and “Anshun estoppel”. The second category comprises “common law estoppels”: “estoppel by deed”, “estoppel by representation” and “estoppel by convention”. The third comprises “equitable estoppels”, being “promissory estoppel” and “proprietary estoppel”. Each chapter provides an explanation of the distinctions and similarities between the type of estoppel compared with others, and useful summaries of the key cases of each.

The book’s even greater contribution lies in the assistance it provides on matters of practice. Each chapter outlines the precise elements of the species of estoppel with which it deals, where the burden of proof lies, what evidence is needed to establish the estoppel, and any relevant defences. In every instance, the authors have grounded the text in a comprehensive and thorough citation of authority. Practitioners can rely on what has been said. Yet the book goes further. Each chapter provides helpful observations to assist practitioners with pleading the various estoppels, even going so far as to provide precedents for pleadings in a manner that is reminiscent of Bullen & Leake’s Precedents of Pleadings [Footnote: "Now in its 19th edition: see Brennan et al, Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s: Precedents of Pleadings (Sweet & Maxwell, 2022)"].

Table of Contents

• -> Introduction
• -> Common law estoppels - litigation
• -> Cause of action estoppel and merger
• -> Issue estoppel
• -> Anshun estoppel
• -> Common law estoppels – non-litigation
• -> Estoppel by deed
• -> Estoppel by representation
• -> Estoppel by convention
• -> Equitable estoppels
• -> Promissory estoppel
• -> Proprietary estoppel

Some estoppels are known by more than one name. This can cause confusion. In those cases, the relevant chapter in the text includes a disambiguation section that cuts through the confusion. To be clear this book covers all the following estoppels: litigation estoppel, cause of action estoppel, merger, claim estoppel, estoppel by record, res judicata, judgment recovered, issue estoppel, Anshun estoppel, Henderson v Henderson estoppel, estoppel by deed, estoppel by writing, the technical doctrine of estoppel, estoppel by representation, estoppel in pais, estoppel by convention, conventional estoppel, estoppel by conduct, evidentiary estoppel, promissory estoppel, quasi-estoppel, High Trees estoppel, equitable estoppel, proprietary estoppel, Ramsden v Dyson estoppel, Dillwyn v Llewelyn estoppel, estoppel by acquiescence and estoppel by encouragement.

Offering a one-stop source to all the elements, principles, legislation and case law surrounding sale of goods, not just in the UK but also internationally, Benjamin's Sale of Goods has firmly established itself as the premier publication on the topic. First published in 1868 and frequently cited in court, its depth and coverage make Benjamin an essential reference tool and a must-have purchase for commercial practitioners, academics and barristers. Part of the Common Law Library, this new 12th edition of Benjamin's Sale of Goods is now presented in two volumes and content highlights include the following: Covers the needs of practitioners interested in all areas of sale of goods case law Includes clearly defined and structured content, with separate sections for Nature and formation of the Contract of Sale, Property and risk, Performance of the contract, Defective goods, Consumer Protection, Remedies, Overseas Sales, Conflict of laws Provides high level text supported by all relevant developments in legislation and case law - the cases selected and the interpretation and guidance provided being one of the title's added values Provides a comprehensive explanation of the law of sale of goods, including terms and conditions, rights and obligations Sets out the nature and formation of the contract of sale Includes discussion of unfair contract terms in commercial and consumer sales Details the remedies available when disputes arise Explains the implications of E-Commerce, including electronic contracts and payments Examines the law on Letters of Credit Incorporates the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002, and recent European Directives Includes expert commentary on the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 Outlines the implications of the Consumer Credit Act and gives a detailed account of consumer protection Provides authoritative discussion on conflict of laws Examines the international scope of the subject, with chapters on overseas sales Takes you through the laws relating to consumer protection New to the 12th edition: Extensive coverage of post-Brexit legislation, principally the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 International Standard Demand Guarantee Practice (ISDGP) Report of the Law Commission, Consumer Sales Contracts: Transfer of Ownership (No.398) Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023 Incorporates new case law in all areas This first supplement to the twelfth edition of Benjamin’s Sale of Goods brings the main work up to date with the latest developments. The key new case law and legislation covered in this supplement includes: King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC [2024] EWCA Civ 17 (deemed performance of conditions precedent; deposits) RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18 (force majeure clauses and “reasonable endeavours”) Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV [2024] UKSC 14 (market damages and mitigation; C and F Free Out contracts) Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc v Pine Valley Enterprises Inc [2024] SCC 20, Can (description and exemption clauses) Last Bus Ltd v Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1297 (exemption clauses) Primeo Fund v Bank of Bermuda (Cayman) Ltd [2023] UKPC 40 (contributory negligence) Banco Intesa Sanpaolo SA v Comune di Venezia [2023] EWCA Civ 1482 (restitution and applicable law) Lipton v BA City Flyer Ltd [2024] UKSC 24 (interpretation of retained EU law) Brexit developments on retained and assimilated EU law Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

Since the publication of the second edition of Law of Intellectual Property of Singapore in 2014, there have been many important legal developments. The courts have continued to chart paths that diverge from other jurisdictions and there have been many fundamental changes to the legislative framework around Intellectual Property. In 2019 it was announced that the Copyright Act 1987 would be replaced by a brand new enactment and on 6 July 2021, the Copyright Bill was introduced in Parliament. This new legislation forms the basis of an entirely reworked section of the third edition book, Part 2 - Copyright. This Revised 3rd Edition includes updates primarily concerned with IP-related legislative changes that were brought into force between July 2021 (the printing of the 3rd Edition) and 1 April 2022. It is imperative that Legal Practitioners and students in Singapore are fully aware of these developments. Law of Intellectual Property of Singapore is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of Intellectual Property in Singapore.