Abstract:
The Court of Appeal in Tan Chor Jin v PP recently took the opportunity to clarify the criminal law in relation to the defences of intoxication and the right of private defence. The case also discussed the nature of the constitutional right to counsel, in particular whether and how it could come to an end. The treatment of this area was particularly thorough, with the Court of Appeal reviewing case law from a number of foreign jurisdictions before coming to its conclusion. This case note seeks to highlight the developments in the law brought about by Tan Chor Jin v PP and to comment on their significance.