Bashir a Mallal Ed (2 results)

Hard. A vital, exceptionally scarce legal and historical record documenting one of the most significant war crimes tribunals held in post-WWII Southeast Asia. This comprehensive volume compiles the official transcripts, evidence, and judgements of the British Military Court trial held in Singapore from March 18 to April 15, 1946, prosecuting twenty-one members and civilian interpreters of the feared Japanese military police, the Kempeitai. The trial addresses the harrowing aftermath of the "Double Tenth Incident" of October 10, 1943. Following Operation Jaywick-a daring, clandestine Allied commando raid that sank several Japanese merchant ships in Singapore Harbour-the occupying forces erroneously suspected internal sabotage orchestrated by civilian internees inside Changi Gaol. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Sumida Haruzo, the Kempeitai launched a brutal wave of mass arrests, launching a campaign of systemic, horrific torture at the notorious YMCA Headquarters that resulted in the deaths of fifteen innocent detainees. Edited by Singaporean legal pioneer Bashir A. Mallal, this work serves as an invaluable primary source. Beyond providing a stark, chillingly detailed account of life and martyrdom under Japanese occupation, the book chronicles a landmark moment in the evolution of international humanitarian law. The trial famously challenged and rejected the defense of "superior orders," establishing a critical precedent for individual accountability regarding crimes against humanity. A highly important acquisition for institutional archives and serious collectors focusing on World War II military tribunals, Singapore's occupation history, and the development of modern international law. Copies from this original 1947 Malayan Law Journal printing are inherently rare due to the ephemeral nature of local post-war publishing. The spine has been cracked at the front endpaper with some toning on the front boards, pages are clean. Singapore.…

Condition: Used - Good. Good hardback. Hinges cracked and repaired with a little surface wear to front pastedown; light foxing/spots to page edges; pages internally VG. Binding tight. Paper boards lightly worn; spine cloth faded and slightly yellowed with black lettering; a few small spots of discolouration on upper spine. Used - Good. Good hardback.…