What is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore Act, cited as Act CONS 1963, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1963.

Is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore still in force?

Yes — Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is currently in force.

When did Constitution of the Republic of Singapore take effect?

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore was first recorded in 1963.

How many sections does Constitution of the Republic of Singapore have?

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore contains 228 sections.

What amends Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore has been amended by Act 5 of 1991, Act 28 of 2016, Act 38 of 2019, Act 39 of 2014, and Act 31 of 2007, and 27 others.

Where can I read the official version of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?

The official text of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

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Enacted: 1963
Last amended: 2020
Sections: 233

Common questions

What is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?: Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore Act, cited as Act CONS 1963, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1963.
Is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore still in force?: Yes — Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is currently in force.
When did Constitution of the Republic of Singapore take effect?: Constitution of the Republic of Singapore was first recorded in 1963.
How many sections does Constitution of the Republic of Singapore have?: Constitution of the Republic of Singapore contains 228 sections.
What amends Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?: Constitution of the Republic of Singapore has been amended by Act 5 of 1991, Act 28 of 2016, Act 38 of 2019, Act 39 of 2014, and Act 31 of 2007, and 27 others.
Where can I read the official version of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore?: The official text of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Singapore law

Reference: Act CONS 1963
Version shown: English, as at 2020
Status of this text: Official text

Legislative history

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Enacted 1963. Current status: In force

Amendment history of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore
Amending instrument	Year
Act 35 of 1957	1957
Act 13 of 1970	1970
Act 5 of 1978	1978
Act 10 of 1979	1979
Act 24 of 1980	1980
Act 7 of 1981	1981
Act 16 of 1984	1984
Act 10 of 1985	1985
Act 28 of 1986	1986
Act 25 of 1987	1987
Act 9 of 1988	1988
Act 1 of 1989	1989
Act 11 of 1990	1990
Act 12 of 1990	1990
Act 5 of 1991	1991
Act 2 of 2001	2001
Act 32 of 2001	2001
Act 24 of 2002	2002
Act 12 of 2004	2004
Act 31 of 2007	2007
Act 27 of 2008	2008
Act 9 of 2010	2010
Act 39 of 2014	2014
Act 20 of 2015	2015
Act 28 of 2016	2016
Act 38 of 2019	2019
Act 22 of 2020	2020
S 163/80	—
S 37/70	—
S 22/89	—
S 293/58	—
Omitted (as the Article has had its effect).	—

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