Singapore legislation
Section 30
Section 30
Consent of Attorney-General
Amended by40/2019
(1)
No proceedings for contempt of court as defined in section 3 or 4(8) may be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney‑General.
(2)
To avoid doubt, proceedings for contempt in the face of the court under section 25 and any other proceedings commenced by the General Division of the High Court, the Appellate Division of the High Court or the Court of Appeal on its own motion do not require the consent of the Attorney‑General.
Amended by40/2019