You & the Law is possibly the only book in Singapore that simplifies 20 different areas of the law and other common topics for the lay person. Written simply, and sometimes in a question and answer format, this is a user-friendly publication for the man in the street.

This is a community project which embodies the contribution, work and generosity of many individuals and organisations who believe in, and support the Singapore Association of Women Lawyers’ (SAWL) commitment to the community. With this book, SAWL hopes to enable any educated layman to have some idea of his or her rights and obligations. It discusses most, if not all, areas of law that members of the public may need to know, or is likely to encounter, in the course of his or her life, for example:

Who can get a divorce in Singapore?

When can the police arrest a person?

What is defamation?

What to do when involved in an accident?

Inheritance & succession – who gets your assets when you die?

What is the difference between copyright and trademark?

What are your legal rights as an employee?

What to look out for when buying residential property?

Starting a business – what are the pros and cons of incorporating a sole proprietorship as opposed to a company?

What should you do when you suspect there could be medical negligence?

When is there a contract and in what circumstances are you not bound by it?

What to do if you cannot afford a lawyer?

Edited by eminent lawyer Ms Doris Chia, the chapters to this book are contributed by lawyers with special knowledge in the relevant areas of law, corporate leaders and various government and non-government organisations. It is as useful a legal reference not only for the lay person, but also for the legally trained.

Contributors to this book

Attorney-General’s Chambers • Supreme Court • The Singapore Police Force

Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices • Singapore Exchange

Ms Doris Chia (David Lim & Partners) • Mr Ting Chi Yen & Ms Faezah Omar (Oon & Bazul)

Mr Koh Tien Hua (Harry Elias Partnership LLC) • Mr Shashi Nathan & Ms Tania Chin (Inca Law LLC)

Mr Navin Joseph Lobo (ATMD Bird & Bird LLP) • Mr Alfred Lim (Wong Partnership LLP)

Ms Anne Choo & Ms Justina Soon (Citilegal LLC) • Mr Jonathan Kok (Khattar Wong)

Mr N Srinivasan (Hoh Law Corporation) • Ms Rebecca Chew (Rajah & Tann LLP)

Mr Lim Kian Chye Sean & Mr Lui Ee Min (Financial Alliance) • Law Society of Singapore

All proceeds from this book will be donated to the Tan Ah Tah – SAWL Fund for the physically disabled and needy students – an IPC registered charity with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Singapore.