Singapore legislation
Clause 2
Clause 2
Interpretation
(1)
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires —
Definition
“approved institution” means any institution, hospital, maternity home, clinic or other place for the time being approved by the Minister for the purposes of this Act;
Definition
“Government hospital” means any hospital, maternity home or clinic under the control of the Minister;
Definition
“law relating to abortion” means sections 312, 313, 314 and 315 of the Penal Code (Cap. 103) and any other written law relating to abortion;
Definition
“registered medical practitioner” means any person registered under the Medical Registration Act (Cap. 218), who —
is in possession of such medical qualifications as may be prescribed; or
has acquired skill in the treatment to terminate pregnancy either in practice or by virtue of holding an appointment in a Government hospital or in an approved institution over such period as may be prescribed.
(2)
The word “abortion” in this Act shall have the same meaning as the word “miscarriage” has under sections 312, 313, 314 and 315 of the Penal Code (Cap. 103).