Public Prosecutor v. Anthony Wee Boon Chye and Another

Abstract

States as international persons — State succession — In matters of extradition — Continuity of the law — British possession — Singapore — English extradition statute made applicable — Independence of Singapore — Becoming part of the Federation of Malaysia — Whether extradition statute continues as part of the law of Singapore — Whether continuation inconsistent with the sovereignty of the successor and the Constitution — Fugitive Offenders Act 1881 — The law of Malaysia