{"id":234,"date":"2019-11-06T02:32:01","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T02:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/law-stg.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:47:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T03:47:53","slug":"media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/","title":{"rendered":"Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\tMEDIA\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<div class=\"custom-breadcrumbs\"><ul><li class=\"item-home\"><i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-0\" data-index=\"0\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\t\t\t\tNews\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-1\" data-index=\"1\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">\t\t\t\tPress 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class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[NUS Law Bicentennial Lecture on the Rule of Law] Evolving Conceptions of the Rule of Law: The Singapore Experience<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>2 September 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'><p>MEDIA News Press Releases Event Videos News Press Releases Event Videos<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/calsbook_2ndcharterjustice\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/book-launch-2-scaled.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS Book Launch] The Second Charter of Justice: A Documentary History by Professor Kevin YL Tan<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>2 September 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) at National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law (NUS Law) was pleased to launch Professor Kevin Tan\u2019s book, The Second Charter of Justice: A Documentary History on 2 September 2026. \u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/joint-statement-the-centre-for-asian-legal-studies-and-insol-international-asia-hub-sign-memorandum-of-understanding\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/CALS-and-INSOL-Asia-MOU-Publicity-Photo-1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Joint Statement: The Centre for Asian Legal Studies and INSOL International (Asia Hub) Sign Memorandum of Understanding<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>26 August 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>On 26 August 2026, the Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with INSOL International (Asia Hub), marking a new milestone in the collaboration between the two institutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Associate Professor Jaclyn Neo (CALS Director), Associate Professor Wee Meng Seng (CALS Academic Fellow), Mr Toh Ding Jun (CALS Researcher), Mr Scott Stuart (Chief Executive Officer, INSOL International), Ms Andrea Harris (President, INSOL International), Ms Clare Wee (Head, INSOL International (Asia Hub)), and Ms Jasbir Gill (Client and Projects Manager, INSOL International (Asia Hub)).<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-stephen-brogan-jones-day-legal-fellowship-lecture-on-the-rule-of-law-on-defensive-democracy-assessing-taiwans-democratic-self-defense-framework\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/Stephen-Brogan-Jones-Day_21082026.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS] Stephen Brogan-Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on the Rule of Law on Defensive Democracy: Assessing Taiwan\u2019s Democratic Self-Defense Framework<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>21 August 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Professor Hsu Tzong-Li, Former President of Taiwan\u2019s Judicial Yuan and Chief Justice of its Constitutional Court, delivered the Stephen Brogan-Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on \u201cDefensive Democracy: Assessing Taiwan\u2019s Democratic Self-Defense Framework\u201d on 21 August 2026.  He examined how constitutional mechanisms can safeguard democracy from internal threats, drawing comparisons with Germany and Taiwan. The lecture concluded with an engaging Q&A on defensive democracy, juristocracy, authoritarianism, and instrumentalism.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/tu-cals-symposium-2026\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/2026.07.23-TU-CALS-Symposium-2026-Accompanying-Picture.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>TU-CALS Symposium 2026 on Civil and Common Law Traditions in Asia: Convergence, Divergence, and Co-existence<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>17 July 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS)  collaborated with Thammasat University (TU) Faculty of Law on the inaugural Symposium on Civil and Common Law Traditions in Asia, held in Bangkok on 16\u201317 July 2026. Hosted by TU, the Symposium brought together 26 scholars and students from eight jurisdictions to advance comparative legal scholarship and strengthen academic collaboration across Asia.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-signing-of-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-jigme-singye-wangchuck-school-of-law\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/CALS-JSW-MOU-Accompanying-Photo.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS] Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>13 July 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law, strengthening a longstanding partnership in legal research, teaching, and academic exchange. The MOU will deepen cross-border collaboration through joint research and student initiatives, including the inaugural CALS\u2013JSW Law Peer Learning Initiative in September 2026, with further collaborations currently under development.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-tu-insol-restructuring-insolvency-academic-forum-2026\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/RIAF-2026-Accompanying-Photo.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS-TU-INSOL] Restructuring & Insolvency Academic Forum 2026<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>19 June 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second Restructuring & Insolvency Academic Forum (RIAF) was held in Bangkok on 18\u201319 June 2026. Co-organised by CALS, the Forum featured keynote addresses, six expert panels, and 17 papers from 11 jurisdictions. It also marked the first inclusion of undergraduate presenters, reflecting RIAF\u2019s commitment to nurturing future insolvency scholars. RIAF 2027 will be hosted by the University of Sydney.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-concludes-memorandum-of-understanding-with-the-china-asean-legal-research-centre-southwest-university-of-political-science-and-law\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/photo_6172627565483331717_y.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>CALS Concludes Memorandum of Understanding with the China-ASEAN Legal Research Centre, Southwest University of Political Science and Law<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>9 June 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>Associate Professor Jaclyn Neo (CALS Director) visited Chongqing to sign an MOU with SWUPL\u2019s China-ASEAN Legal Research Center, strengthening collaboration. She discussed initiatives including CASPLI and the 2028 RIAF, and delivered a public lecture on Singapore\u2019s rule of law, highlighting growing CALS\u2013SWUPL academic ties.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-research-presentation-at-undp-women-in-the-thai-judiciary-at-the-judicial-leadership-colloquium-for-women-judges\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/DSC09984-scaled.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS Research Presentation at UNDP] Women in the Thai Judiciary at the Judicial Leadership Colloquium for Women Judges<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>28 May 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>On 28 May 2026, CALS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Dr Sarah Bishop presented her research on women in the Thai judiciary at the Judicial Leadership Colloquium for Women Judges in Thailand, organised by UNDP and the Thai Courts of Justice in Bangkok. Addressing 38 women judges, she examined historical barriers to women\u2019s participation in the legal profession, progress achieved, and continuing challenges within the judiciary.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-cappli-workshop-2026-an-introduction-to-the-basics-of-singapore-corporate-law\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/2026.07.26-CAPPLI-Workshop-2026-Accompanying-Picture.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS] CAPPLI Workshop 2026: An Introduction to the Basics of Singapore Corporate Law<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>10 May 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>The Centre for Asian Legal Studies\u2013Peking University School of Law Peer Learning Initiative (CAPPLI) concluded its inaugural workshop on Singapore Corporate Law, bringing together students from NUS, Peking University, and other leading Chinese universities. The programme combined academic sessions with visits to Zhong Lun Law Firm and DiDi, strengthening cross-border legal learning and institutional collaboration.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/cals-stephen-brogan-jones-day-legal-fellowship-lecture-on-the-rule-of-law-do-international-courts-matter-international-law-and-governance-in-a-turbulent-time\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Stephen-Brogan-Jones-Day.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>[CALS] Stephen Brogan\u2013Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on the Rule of Law \u201cDo International Courts Matter? International Law and Governance in a Turbulent Time\u201d<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>21 April 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>On 21 April 2026, the Centre for Asian Legal Studies hosted the Stephen Brogan\u2013Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on the Rule of Law, delivered by Raul C. Pangalangan. Titled \u201cDo International Courts Matter?,\u201d the lecture examined the role of international courts in global governance, dispute resolution, and maintaining the rule of law amid geopolitical uncertainty.<\/div><div class='news-link'>Read More ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/media\/jones-day-cals-professorial-lecture-on-the-rule-of-law-in-asia-safeguarding-judicial-independence-strengthening-the-rule-of-law-in-the-philippines-and-beyond\/'><div class='news-block'><div class='news-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Slide1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='news-desc has-image'><div class='news-title'><h5>Jones Day-CALS Professorial Lecture on the Rule of Law in Asia, \u201cSafeguarding Judicial Independence: Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Philippines and Beyond\u201d<\/h5><\/div><div class='news-date'>25 March 2026<\/div><div class='news-excerpt'>On 25 March 2026, Amy C. 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He examined how constitutional mechanisms can safeguard democracy from internal threats, drawing comparisons with Germany and Taiwan. The lecture concluded with an engaging Q&A on defensive democracy, juristocracy, authoritarianism, and instrumentalism.<\/div><div class='gallery-link'>View Video ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gBtCcsut3g8' target='_blank'><div class='gallery-block'><div class='gallery-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/Stephen-Brogan-Jones-Day.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='gallery-desc has-image'><div class='gallery-title'><h5>[CALS] Stephen Brogan\u2013Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on the Rule of Law \u201cDo International Courts Matter? International Law and Governance in a Turbulent Time\u201d<\/h5><\/div><div class='gallery-date'>21 April 2026<\/div><div class='gallery-excerpt'>On 21 April 2026, the Centre for Asian Legal Studies hosted the Stephen Brogan\u2013Jones Day Legal Fellowship Lecture on the Rule of Law, delivered by Raul C. Pangalangan. Titled \u201cDo International Courts Matter?,\u201d the lecture examined the role of international courts in global governance, dispute resolution, and maintaining the rule of law amid geopolitical uncertainty.<\/div><div class='gallery-link'>View Video ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eM48GMkpodw' target='_blank'><div class='gallery-block'><div class='gallery-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/06\/Slide1.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='gallery-desc has-image'><div class='gallery-title'><h5>Jones Day-CALS Professorial Lecture on the Rule of Law in Asia, \u201cSafeguarding Judicial Independence: Strengthening the Rule of Law in the Philippines and Beyond\u201d<\/h5><\/div><div class='gallery-date'>25 March 2026<\/div><div class='gallery-excerpt'>On 25 March 2026, Amy C. Lazaro-Javier delivered the Jones Day\u2013Centre for Asian Legal Studies Lecture on safeguarding judicial independence and the rule of law. Attended by over 100 legal professionals and academics, the lecture highlighted judicial reforms in the Philippines, including digitalisation, legal aid, gender responsiveness, and judicial accountability.<\/div><div class='gallery-link'>View Video ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class='col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 row-eq-height'><a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HDmhYbksHWk' target='_blank'><div class='gallery-block'><div class='gallery-image'><img src='https:\/\/law.nus.edu.sg\/cals\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/CALS-CIL240124_eflyer-jose-alvarez.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='gallery-desc has-image'><div class='gallery-title'><h5>[CALS-CIL] Women\u2019s Property Rights Under CEDAW, a Public Lecture by Prof Professor Jos\u00e9 E Alvarez<\/h5><\/div><div class='gallery-date'>31 January 2024<\/div><div class='gallery-excerpt'>The gender gap with respect to wealth and property is a chasm. For over 40 years, the leading international treaty body on women\u2019s rights, the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (the CEDAW Committee), has been generating jurisprudence interpreting CEDAW\u2019s obligations that states protect the equal rights of women in relationships; family rights, including inheritance; rights to land, adequate housing, financial credit, social benefits, intellectual property, and other economic rights dependent on equal access to justice. 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