Singapore and Brunei Enhances Bilateral Judicial Cooperation [Video]

Chief Justice of Singapore Supreme Court Sundaresh Menon, along with a delegation visited Brunei, as both countries further extended their bilateral judicial cooperation.

According to a government press release, the visit began on July 3, and ran through July 5.

Judicial Cooperation Pivotal for Economic Development

During the visit, Menon addressed the Brunei judiciary and said that the judiciary has a crucial role to play in enhancing economic and cultural development.

He also pointed out that supporting the broader transnational system of commercial justice will provide a sound legal framework for transnational commercial activity that is conducted on a globalised basis.

“Given the importance of economic development as a means of improving the wellbeing of our societies, I suggest that it is the responsibility of the judiciary to do what it can to support this broader goal,” said Menon.

Highlighting the role of judiciary in economic growth, the apex court chief justice said that a robust …