Singapore legislation
Section 69
Section 69
Director‑General may direct remedial measures
(1)
The Director‑General may, in respect of any licensed home for children and young persons, by written notice, give such directions as the Director‑General thinks necessary to ensure that —
it is operated and managed satisfactorily;
the welfare of the children and young persons residing in the home is properly safeguarded and promoted; and
the provisions of this Act are complied with.
(2)
To avoid doubt, a direction under subsection (1) may include a direction requiring the licensee of a licensed home for children and young persons to suspend any staff of the home from his or her duties.
(3)
A notice under subsection (1) must —
be served upon the licensee of the home for children and young persons; and
specify the period of time within which a direction must be complied with.[52H