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NE Community Resource Guide

State Courts Heritage Gallery (Singapore Courts)

School Levels

Primary, Secondary, Post-Sec

Through the exhibits, you will learn about the development of the judiciary and the State Courts since the founding of modern Singapore in 1819, find out what some of the significant cases heard in the State Courts are, and journey through the State Courts’ transformation over the years. Visitors can look forward to a combination of interactive and informative experiences in the Gallery.

The State Courts Heritage Gallery was launched in November 2019 by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

Details

The tour of the State Courts Heritage Gallery is conducted as part of a tour by the State Courts’ appointed vendor, Lion Heartlanders Pte Ltd.

Schools interested in signing up for a guided tour may find out more at www.judiciary.gov.sg/visit-us/tour-courts (opens in new tab).

Learning Objectives

Students will find out how the State Courts became a public institution with a drive to achieve excellence. Beyond being the primary dispensers of justice in Singapore, the State Courts, as part of the judiciary, have played an integral role in nation-building. Students will have an insight into the work of the courts and their role in the community during the different periods of Singapore’s development as a city-state.

Target Audience: Primary 5 - Primary 6 students; Secondary 1 - Secondary 4/5 students; Post-Secondary (JC/Poly/ITE)

Programme Runtime: All year round

Due Date of Registration: Schools interested in signing up for a guided tour of the State Courts may find out more about available tour dates at www,judiciary.gov.sg/visit-us/tour-courts (opens in new tab).

Duration of Session: 2 hours

Programme Fee: Complimentary

Programme Capacity: 20-25 persons per tour

Mode of Registration: Online through website link

Contact Information: Visit https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/visit-us/tour-courts (opens in new tab) for more information.

Website: https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/visit-us/tour-courts (opens in new tab)

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In this heritage courtroom, learn how court technology has been applied progressively through the re-enactment of three cases over different eras.

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The interactive digital displays showcase the initiatives that the State Courts introduced over the years to provide the community in Singapore access to justice.