Singapore legislation

Section 10

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Section 10

Slavery and forced labour prohibited

(1)

No person shall be held in slavery.

(2)

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

(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.