Singapore legislation
Clause 21
Clause 21
Codes of practice — issue by competent authority
(1)
The competent authority may, for the purpose mentioned in section 19, issue one or more codes of practice applicable to —
any type of online service in relation to any offence group; or
a particular designated provider’s service in relation to any related offence group of that service.
(2)
The competent authority may at any time —
vary a code of practice (including by adding anything to it); or
revoke a code of practice.
(3)
If any provision in a code of practice is inconsistent with any provision of this Act, that provision —
has effect subject to this Act; or
having regard to this Act and the regulations, has no effect.
(4)
A code of practice issued under this section does not have legislative effect.