In force1985 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1985 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)
8. Detention of destitute children
Feedback & supportAny of the persons mentioned in section 33 may take to a place of safety any child who appears to be destitute, and any child so taken to a place of safety may be detained there for protection.
place of safety
Defined · s 3
“place of safety” means any place or institution appointed or declared to be a place of safety under section 41 or any other suitable place the occupier of which is willing temporarily to receive a child;