Singapore legislation
Clause 15
Clause 15
Criminal jurisdiction
(1)
The High Court shall have jurisdiction to try all offences committed —
(a)
within Singapore;
(b)
on the high seas on board any ship or aircraft registered in Singapore;
(c)
by any person who is a citizen of Singapore on the high seas or on any aircraft; and
(d)
by any person on the high seas where the offence is piracy by the law of nations.
(2)
The High Court may pass any sentence allowed by law.