Singapore legislation

Section 14

of Defamation Act 1957

Section 14

Limitation of privilege at elections

Amended by11/91 wef 30/11/1991

A defamatory statement published by or on behalf of a candidate in any election to the office of President or to Parliament or other elected or partially elected body shall not be deemed to be published on a privileged occasion on the ground that it is material to a question in issue in the election, whether or not the person by whom it is published is qualified to vote at the election.