Children and Young Persons Act 1993 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Protection of Children and Young Persons
18. Power to examine children and persons in charge of them
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The Director‑General, a protector or any person authorised in that behalf by the Director‑General or a protector in writing may require any child or young person and any person who may appear to have the custody or control of the child or young person to appear before the Director‑General or protector at any reasonable time and at any convenient place.
Director‑General
“Director‑General” means the Director‑General of Social Welfare;
The Director‑General or a protector may examine the child or young person as to his or her reasons for entering or being in Singapore and may examine the person respecting the child or young person, and the child or young person and that person are legally bound to answer such questions truthfully to the best of their ability.[14
protector
“protector” means any public officer or other person who is appointed or authorised by the Director‑General under section 3(3) to exercise the powers and perform the duties of a protector under this Act;