The Straits Times, November 6, 2007
By Lydia Lim
THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS) - A 28-YEAR sovereignty dispute between Singapore and Malaysia over the island of Pedra Branca will get a public airing in an international court here today.
Ambassador at Large Tommy Koh presents Singapore's opening arguments this morning before the 16 judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
He is part of a formidable legal team that will provide evidence and demonstrate that Singapore has had sovereignty over the islet located at the eastern entrance to the Singapore Strait, some 40km from the Republic.
Also speaking during hearings at the Peace Palace, where the ICJ is located, will be Deputy Prime Minister and Law Minister S. Jayakumar, Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong and Attorney-General Chao Hick Tin.
On the team too are four foreign counsel - all experts in international law - acting for Singapore in the case before the court.
Set up by the United Nations in 1946, the court settles legal disputes between states in accordance with international law.
By Lydia Lim
THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS) - A 28-YEAR sovereignty dispute between Singapore and Malaysia over the island of Pedra Branca will get a public airing in an international court here today.Ambassador at Large Tommy Koh presents Singapore's opening arguments this morning before the 16 judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
He is part of a formidable legal team that will provide evidence and demonstrate that Singapore has had sovereignty over the islet located at the eastern entrance to the Singapore Strait, some 40km from the Republic.
Also speaking during hearings at the Peace Palace, where the ICJ is located, will be Deputy Prime Minister and Law Minister S. Jayakumar, Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong and Attorney-General Chao Hick Tin.
On the team too are four foreign counsel - all experts in international law - acting for Singapore in the case before the court.
Set up by the United Nations in 1946, the court settles legal disputes between states in accordance with international law.
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