Singapore legislation

Article 10

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 10

Slavery and forced labour prohibited

Quoted provision

Clause 1

No person shall be held in slavery.

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Clause 2

All forms of forced labour are prohibited, but Parliament may by law provide for compulsory service for national purposes.

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Clause 3

Work incidental to the serving of a sentence of imprisonment imposed by a court of law shall not be taken to be forced labour within the meaning of this Article.

Article 10 — Constitution of the Republic of Singapore