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.