Singapore legislation

Section 55

of Prisons Act 1933

Section 55

Effect of home detention order

Where a home detention order is in force in respect of a prisoner —

(a)

the prisoner is deemed to be serving his or her sentence of imprisonment;

(b)

the prisoner is deemed to be in the lawful custody of the Superintendent; and

(c)

the prisoner is entitled to earn remission in respect of the period of imprisonment which is served under the order.