Singapore legislation
Section 19B
Section 19B
No unnecessary restraint
Amended by5/20115/20115/2011
(1)
The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape.
Amended by5/2011
(2)
An employment agency inspector may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him from —
(a)
inflicting any bodily injury to himself or others;
(b)
damaging any property;
(c)
creating any disturbance; or
(d)
escaping from custody.
Amended by5/2011
(3)
The handcuffs or means of restraint shall not be used for the purpose of punishment.
Amended by5/2011