Singapore legislation

Clause 27

of Legislative Assembly (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Ordinance

Clause 27

Arrest without warrant of persons disturbing proceedings

The Speaker may order the arrest by an officer of the Assembly or a police officer without warrant of any person who creates or joins in any disturbance in the Assembly or in the precincts or vicinity thereof when the Assembly is sitting and any person so arrested may be detained in the custody of an officer of the Assembly until the rising of the Assembly or until the Assembly has dealt with the matter under the provisions of section 21 of this Ordinance.