Singapore legislation

Clause 30

of Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill

Clause 30

Repeal and re-enactment of section 22

Section 22 of the International Arbitration Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Proceedings to be heard in private22.—

(1)

Subject to subsection (2), proceedings under this Act in any court are to be heard in private.(2) Proceedings under this Act in any court are to be heard in open court if the court, on its own motion or upon the application of any person (including a person who is not a party to the proceedings), so orders.”.