Singapore legislation

Section 21

of Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995

Section 21

False or misleading statements, etc.

Amended by6/2013

If at any time a person seeking or receiving legal aid or legal advice —

(a)

knowingly makes any false or misleading statement or representation in the person’s application for legal aid or legal advice;

(b)

fails to make full and frank disclosure of the person’s means; or

(c)

fails to inform the Director of any changes to the person’s means or circumstances which may render the person ineligible for legal aid,the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

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