November 1963 : Convocation “In Absentia”

In late November, he was released on condition he would no longer take part in political activities. While in jail, James was conferred the degree of law in absentia. At the convocation, the crowd gave him  a standing ovation when his name was called. He had been deported to Malaya and (He was a Malayan citizen by registration) and after being banished from Singapore, he came to Kuala Lumpur to live.