Singapore legislation
Section 161
Section 161
Period of detention or commitment of woman or girl
Amended by7/201630/20197/2016
(1)
A woman or girl must not be detained under this Part, except for the purpose of an inquiry, after such arrangements have been made for her welfare as the Director‑General considers necessary or after she attains 21 years of age or marries.
Amended by7/201630/2019
(2)
A woman or girl must not be committed under section 160(3) to the care of a fit individual, and a woman or girl who has been so committed ceases to be in the care of a fit individual, after the woman or girl attains 21 years of age or marries.
Amended by7/2016