Singapore legislation
Section 24
Section 24
When court may try offence
Amended by15/201030/2019
No court may try any offence punishable under this Act except with the consent of the Public Prosecutor or a Deputy Public Prosecutor or upon a complaint made by —
(a)
the Director‑General or a protector;
(b)
a Justice of the Peace;
(c)
a police officer not below the rank of sergeant; or
(d)
any other person authorised in writing by the Minister, the Director‑General or a protector, either by name or office, to make complaint of any offence under this Act.[20