Singapore legislation
Clause 20
of Legislative Assembly (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Ordinance
Clause 20
Punitive powers of Assembly
(1)
For any dishonourable conduct, abuse of privilege or contempt, on the part of a member, the Assembly may —
impose upon him a fine not exceeding the sum of five thousand dollars;
suspend him from the service of the Assembly for the remainder of the current session of the Assembly or for any part thereof; and
direct that he be reprimanded or admonished in his place by the Speaker.
(2)
For any contempt on the part of a stranger, the Assembly may —
impose upon him a fine not exceeding the sum of five thousand dollars;
exclude him from the Assembly and the precincts thereof for the remainder of the current session of the Assembly or for any part thereof; and
direct that he be reprimanded or admonished at the Bar of the House by the Speaker.