Singapore legislation

Section 41

of Family Justice Act 2014

Section 41

Disqualification of judicial officers

(1)

Except with the approval of the Chief Justice, a judicial officer —

(a)

shall not be capable of —

(i)

accepting or taking any other office of emolument; or

(ii)

carrying on any business either directly or indirectly; and

(b)

must not accept any fees of office, perquisites, emoluments or advantages, other than his or her salary and allowances.

(2)

Without limiting subsection (1), a judicial officer may, with the approval of the Chief Justice —

(a)

be appointed to any commission of inquiry, committee of inquiry or other judicial, quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal, or hold any office in any institution or society for charitable purposes or for the advancement or encouragement of art, science, education or other knowledge; and

(b)

receive an allowance or other honorarium in respect of that appointment or office.

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