Singapore legislation
Clause 8
of Legislative Assembly (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Ordinance
Clause 8
Exemption from certain duties
(1)
It shall not be lawful to require the Speaker or any member or officer of the Assembly —
(a)
to serve on any jury or as an assessor in any court or tribunal; or
(b)
while in attendance on the Assembly or any committee, to attend as a witness in any civil proceedings in any court or tribunal or at any commission of inquiry or before any like authority empowered to summon witnesses.
(2)
The production of a certificate signed by the Speaker or the chairman of the committee shall be deemed sufficient proof of attendance on the Assembly or the committee.