Singapore legislation

Section 154A

of Evidence Act 1893

Section 154A

Restrictions on questions and evidence in criminal proceedings involving sexual offence or child abuse offence

Amended by20/201820/2018

(1)

In criminal proceedings where the accused is charged with committing a sexual offence or child abuse offence, the following are subject to such restrictions as may be provided for in rules made under subsection (2):

(a)

the questions that may be asked of the alleged victim of the offence in cross-examination;

(b)

the evidence that may be adduced about the alleged victim.

Amended by20/2018

(2)

The Minister may make rules to provide for —

(a)

the restrictions mentioned in subsection (1);

(b)

any exceptions to those restrictions; and

(c)

any application concerning any such restriction or exception.

Amended by20/2018