Singapore legislation

Section 32

of Prisons Act 1933

Section 32

Prison officer to have powers of police officer

Amended by33/200415/201015/2010

(1)

Every prison officer while acting as such has by virtue of his or her office all the powers, authorities, protection and privileges of a police officer.

Amended by33/200415/2010

(2)

Every prison officer while acting as such and exercising the powers of a police officer is deemed to be an officer not below the rank of inspector of police.

Amended by15/2010
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