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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill

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Type
Bill
Status
In force
Enacted
2010
Sections
6

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About this bill

Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 3 2010, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2010.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

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This Act may be cited as the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Act 2010 and shall come into operation on such date as the President may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of Article 9

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Article 9(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (referred to in this Act as the Constitution) is amended by inserting, immediately after the words “be produced before a Magistrate”, the words “, in person or by way of video-conferencing link (or other similar technology) in accordance with law,”.

Clause 3

Amendment of Article 39

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Article 39(1) of the Constitution is amended by deleting the words “not exceeding 6” in paragraph (b) and substituting the words “not exceeding 9”.

Clause 4

Amendment of Third Schedule

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Section 18 of the Third Schedule to the Constitution is amended by deleting subsection (2).

Clause 5

Amendment of Fourth Schedule

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Section 1 of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution is amended —

(a)

by deleting subsection (1); and

(b)

by deleting the words “has so resolved under subsection (1)” in subsection (2) and substituting the words “first sits after any General Election”.

Clause 6

Saving

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Section 4 shall have effect in relation to every application for citizenship that is made before the date of commencement of that section and pending on that date.

Common questions

What is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill?
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 3 2010, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2010.
Is Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill still in force?
Yes — Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill take effect?
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 2010.
How many clauses does Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill have?
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill contains 6 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill?
The official text of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.