What is it about?

This examines Sir Ivor Jennings' role in the framing of the 1957 Malayan federal constitution. The article argues that he had considerable influence on the drafting of the constitution and was in effect the de facto master draftsman of the document.

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Why is it important?

Articles reveals the extent of the influence of Sir Ivor Jennings in the drafting of the 1957 Malayan constitution.

Perspectives

The article provides an important insight into the framers and framing of the 1957 Malayan federal constitution.

Dr Joseph M. Fernando
University of Malaya

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This page is a summary of: Sir Ivor Jennings and the Malayan Constitution, The Journal of Imperial & Commonwealth History, December 2006, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/03086530600991498.
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