Singapore legislation

Section 19B

of Employment Agencies Act

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