The Making of Brunei ' s 1959 Constitution (original) (raw)

The paper examines the historical context and development of Brunei's 1959 Constitution, emphasizing its significance as the foundation of the country's political system. It details how Brunei transitioned from a British protectorate to an independent state, highlighting the interplay of local governance and external influences leading to the constitutional framework. The study presents the impact of Brunei's resource wealth on its political evolution and critiques the limitations of democratic practices established under the constitutional arrangements.