Small Claims Tribunals in Singapore: Accessible, Affordable, Empowering

Foreword 

It is also hoped that this publication - which highlights not only the common issues but also the novel ones that have arisen in past cases – will add to the resources and information available to prospective litigants
who may come before the SCTs. ... I commend the State Courts’ Community Courts and Tribunals Cluster both for its dedication to the work of the SCTs, and for its industry in putting this book together to commemorate this significant milestone for our justice system. In doing so, the authors have produced a work of immense value not only to the legal community, but also to the wider public who are the users and ultimate beneficiaries of the timely, high-quality and cost-effective dispute resolution forum found in the SCTs. - Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

Chapters:

Foreword By the Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
Foreword By Prof S Jayakumar
Preface By Presiding Judge Vincent Hoong Seng Lei
Editorial Note

Chapter 1: Genesis of the Small Claims Tribunals – New Era for Consumer Protection in Singapore

Chapter 2: Evolution of the Small Claims Tribunals As a Model of Inclusive and Effective Justice for the Community

Chapter 3: Significance of the Small Claims Tribunals in Advancing Access to Justice in Singapore

Chapter 4: Key Changes in Legislation Since 1985

Chapter 5: Procedures in the Life Cycle of a Claim in the Small Claims Tribunals

Chapter 6: Notable Cases in the Small Claims Tribunals

Chapter 7: Reflections of Past and Present Officers of the Small Claims Tribunals

Chapter 8: The Road Ahead