DISPLAY OF MAGNA CARTA

Magna Carta and Us

"Magna Carta and Us" Exhibition

The historic Magna Carta, or ‘The Great Charter’, was put on display at the Supreme Court from 19 to 23 November 2015 to celebrate its Octocentenary and Singapore’s Golden Jubilee (SG50). In conjunction with the display of Magna Carta, the Supreme Court held an accompanying exhibition entitled “Magna Carta & Us”.

Display of Magna Carta

Magna Carta checked under tight security and other stringent conditions
Magna Carta checked under tight security and other stringent conditions
Chris Woods, Director of The National Conservation Service in Britain, unboxing Magna Carta
Chris Woods, Director of The National Conservation Service in Britain, unboxing Magna Carta
The only surviving copy of the 1215 King’s Writ, a letter from King John to local authorities announcing the issuing of Magna Carta
The only surviving copy of the 1215 King’s Writ, a letter from King John to local authorities announcing the issuing of Magna Carta
The only surviving copy of the 1215 King’s Writ, a letter from King John to local authorities announcing the issuing of Magna Carta
Hereford Cathedral’s 1217 version of Magna Carta
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin introducing Magna Carta to Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin introducing Magna Carta to Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin explaining the key clauses of Magna Carta to Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin explaining the key clauses of Magna Carta to Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman

Presentation of the Magna Carta Replica

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon with British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman and Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon with British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman and Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin
Replica of the 1215 Magna Carta
Replica of the 1215 Magna Carta
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon being presented with a replica of the 1215 Magna Carta
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon being presented with a replica of the 1215 Magna Carta
Replica of the 1217 Magna Carta and King’s Writ
Replica of the 1217 Magna Carta and King’s Writ

Launch Event

Interview with Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin, Canon Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral
Interview with Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin, Canon Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral
Interview with Dr Jack Lee from the Singapore Management University's School of Law
Interview with Dr Jack Lee from the Singapore Management University's School of Law
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
British High Commissioner to Singapore Scott Wightman, giving his speech at the media launch event
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin, Canon Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral giving his speech
Reverend Canon Christopher Pullin, Canon Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral giving his speech
Large turnout at the media launch event
Large turnout at the media launch event
Visitors learning about the history of Magna Carta
Visitors learning about the history of Magna Carta
Visitors learning about the history of Magna Carta
Visitors learning about the history of Magna Carta

Magna Carta & Us Exhibition

Development of the Singapore Constitution and rule of law
Development of the Singapore Constitution and rule of law
Influence of Magna Carta on the Singapore Constitution
Influence of Magna Carta on the Singapore Constitution
Boy Scouts viewing a 1217 replica of Magna Carta
Boy Scouts viewing a 1217 replica of Magna Carta
Reverend Pullin introducing the story of Magna Carta to the Scouts
Reverend Pullin introducing the story of Magna Carta to the Scouts
Visitor reading Letters Patent from Britain, which was issued to establish the Court of Judicature in Penang, Singapore and Malacca in 1826
Visitor reading Letters Patent from Britain, which was issued to establish the Court of Judicature in Penang, Singapore and Malacca in 1826
Letters Patent from Britain, which was issued to establish the Court of Judicature in Penang, Singapore and Malacca in 1826
Letters Patent from Britain, which was issued to establish the Court of Judicature in Penang, Singapore and Malacca in 1826
Original copy of the 1966 Report of the Constitutional Commission, chaired by then Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin
Original copy of the 1966 Report of the Constitutional Commission, chaired by then Chief Justice Wee Chong Jin
Establishment of the Constitutional Commission
Establishment of the Constitutional Commission
Reprints of the Constitution of The Republic of Singapore
Reprints of the Constitution of The Republic of Singapore
Reprints of the Constitution of The Republic of Singapore
Reprints of the Constitution of The Republic of Singapore
Separation from the Federation of Malaysia
Separation from the Federation of Malaysia
Proclamation of Singapore by Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 9 August 1965
Proclamation of Singapore by Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 9 August 1965
Panels describing how rule of law is upheld in Singapore
Panels describing how rule of law is upheld in Singapore
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