Singapore legislation

Section 19

of Maintenance of Parents Act 1995

Section 19

Proceedings in camera

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(1)

Subject to subsections (2) and (3), all proceedings under this Act are to be heard in camera.

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(2)

In any proceeding under this Act, the Tribunal or court hearing the proceeding may direct that the proceeding be heard in public despite any objections from any other party to the proceeding.

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(3)

The Tribunal or court may, if it considers that any proceeding heard in camera by it ought to be reported, publish or authorise the publication of the facts, arguments and decision in the proceedings without disclosing the identities of the party concerned.

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