Is Constitution (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Constitution (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Constitution (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Constitution (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1977.

How many clauses does Constitution (Amendment) Bill have?

Constitution (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Constitution (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Constitution (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Constitution (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1977
Sections: 2

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About this bill

Constitution (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 19 1977, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1977.

Clause 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1977.

Clause 2

Amendment of Article 5 of the Constitution of Malaysia

Article 5 of the Constitution of Malaysia is hereby amended by inserting immediately after clause (5) thereof the following clause: —“(6) Nothing in this Article shall invalidate any law —

(a)

in force before the 16th day of September 1963, which authorises the arrest and detention of any person in the interests of public safety, peace and good order; or

(b)

relating to the misuse of drugs which authorises the arrest and detention of any person for the purpose of treatment and rehabilitation,by reason of such law being inconsistent with the provisions of clauses (3) and (4) of this Article, and, in particular, nothing in this Article shall affect the validity or operation of any such law before the commencement of the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1977.”.

Common questions

What is Constitution (Amendment) Bill?: Constitution (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 19 1977, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1977.
Is Constitution (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Constitution (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Constitution (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Constitution (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1977.
How many clauses does Constitution (Amendment) Bill have?: Constitution (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Constitution (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Constitution (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.