Singapore legislation
Section 9
Section 9
Exemption from certain duties
Amended by43/2007
(1)
It shall not be lawful —
(a)
to require any Member or officer of Parliament to serve as an assessor on any tribunal; or
(b)
while in attendance on Parliament or any committee, to compel such person to attend as a witness in any court or tribunal or at any commission of inquiry or committee of inquiry or before any like authority empowered to summon witnesses.
Amended by43/2007
(2)
The production of a certificate signed by the Speaker or the chairman of the committee shall be deemed sufficient proof of attendance on Parliament or the committee.