Singapore legislation

Clause 30

of Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill

Clause 30

Consent of Attorney-General

(1)

No proceedings for contempt of court as defined in section 3 or 4(8) may be instituted except by or with the consent of the Attorney‑General.

(2)

To avoid doubt, proceedings for contempt in the face of the court under section 25 and any other proceedings commenced by the High Court or the Court of Appeal on its own motion do not require the consent of the Attorney‑General.

Clause 30 — Administration of Justice (Protection) Bill