Singapore legislation
Section 154A
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