The Law of Vacancies and By-Elections in Singapore

Now that we know all about the Parliament of Singapore and its unique features, we then ask: when do Members of Parliament lose their seats, and what happens then?
This video is the last of a five-video series on parliamentary elections in Singapore! You can check out the rest of the videos here:
#1 - Parliamentary Elections: • The Law of Parliamenta...
#2 - Group Representation Constituencies: • The Law of Group Repre...
#3 - Non-elected Members of Parliament: • The Law of Non-elected...
#4 - Political Parties: • The Law of Political P...
#5 - Vacancies and By-Elections: [you are here!]
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DISCLAIMER, AGAIN:
I cannot stress enough that this video is not legal advice. If you wish to receive legal advice, please consult a lawyer.
REFERENCES:
Singapore Constitution retrieved from sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/CONS1963.
For more on by-elections and the principle of democracy, see the Vellama v AG case here:
www.theonlinecitizen.com/wp-c...
Additionally, if you’re wondering how Article 49(1) works with the GRC scheme, see the Wong Souk Yee v AG case here:
www.supremecourt.gov.sg/docs/...