Singapore legislation

Clause 21

of Fisheries Bill

Clause 21

Courts have jurisdiction to try offences committed outside territorial waters

Notwithstanding the provisions of any written law to the contrary, any offence under this Act committed outside the territorial waters of Singapore by citizens of, or by persons ordinarily resident in, Singapore or by the crew or owners of fishing vessels registered in Singapore whether or not such crew or owners are Singapore citizens or resident in Singapore, shall be triable in any court in Singapore as if such offences have been committed in Singapore.