The Law of Vacancies and By-Elections in Singapore

Now that we know all about the Parliament of Singapore and its unique features, we then ask: when do Members of Parliament lose their seats, and what happens then? This video is the last of a five-video series on parliamentary elections in Singapore! You can check out the rest of the videos here: #1 - Parliamentary Elections: https://youtu.be/qN5ygvKrnw4 #2 - Group Representation Constituencies: https://youtu.be/5Qk7A-WYUNM #3 - Non-elected Members of Parliament: https://youtu.be/Mtaki8HOvYU #4 - Political Parties: https://youtu.be/ZZcgiKJXWLM #5 - Vacancies and By-Elections: [you are here!] I'm on Instagram and Facebook too! https://www.instagram.com/whatislaweven/ https://www.facebook.com/whatislaweven/ Download the royalty-free background music here! https://soundcloud.com/user-288570469/sets/right-of-atrribution-vol-1-royalty-free-piano-bgm ~ DISCLAIMER, AGAIN: I cannot stress enough that this video is not legal advice. If you wish to receive legal advice, please consult a lawyer. REFERENCES: Singapore Constitution retrieved from https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CONS1963. For more on by-elections and the principle of democracy, see the Vellama v AG case here: https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Vellama-Marie-Muthu-Judgment-05.07.13.pdf Additionally, if you’re wondering how Article 49(1) works with the GRC scheme, see the Wong Souk Yee v AG case here: https://www.supremecourt.gov.sg/docs/default-source/module-document/judgement/judgment---wong-souk-yee-v-attorney-general-2019-sgca-25-(100419)-pdf.pdf