Singapore legislation

Section 24

of National Registration Act 1965

Section 24

Investigation powers

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(1)

A registration officer may investigate an offence under this Act.

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(2)

In any case relating to the commission of an offence under this Act, a registration officer —

(a)

has all the powers of a police officer under the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 in relation to an investigation into an arrestable offence; and

(b)

when exercising the powers of a police officer under the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, is deemed to be an officer not below the rank of inspector of police.[16B

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