Singapore legislation
Clause 69
Clause 69
Contempt of court orders under this Act
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), sections 43(5) and 57(10) do not affect the powers of the court in relation to the punishment for a contempt of court.
(2)
Where a person is convicted of an offence under section 43(5) or 57(10) in respect of any non‑compliance with an order, that non‑compliance is not punishable as a contempt of court.
(3)
A person cannot be convicted of an offence under section 43(5) or 57(10) in respect of any non‑compliance with an order which has been punished as a contempt of court.
(4)
The Guardian-in-Adoption or an authorised officer may apply for a committal order for contempt of court (where applicable) in respect of the non‑compliance with an order of a court under this Act.