The introduction of more safeguards would go far in reassuring the public. Following the landmark 1989 case of accused Marxist co-conspirator Chng Suan Tze, where the Court of Appeal decided in the appellant’s favour on a technical ground, Parliament moved to legislatively overrule the court’s decision.
The constitution and ISA were amended, confining judicial review only to questions relating to compliance with the ISA procedural requirements. Full story
