Is Defamation (Amendment) Bill still in force?

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

When did Defamation (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Defamation (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1979.

How many clauses does Defamation (Amendment) Bill have?

Defamation (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.

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

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

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Defamation (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1979
Sections: 4

Quick answer

About this bill

Defamation (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 37 1979, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1979.

Clause 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Defamation (Amendment) Act, 1979.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 2

Section 2 of the Defamation Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting the definition of “broadcasting by means of radiocommunication” and substituting the following: —“ “broadcasting by means of telecommunication” means publication for general reception by means of a telecommunication;”; and

(b)

by inserting, immediately after the definition of “newspaper”, the following definition: —“ “telecommunication” means any system for the transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images and sounds of all kinds by means of radiowaves, wire, cable or other electro-magnetic systems;”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 3

Section 3 of the Defamation Act is amended by deleting the word “radiocommunication” and substituting the word “telecommunication”.

Clause 4

Amendment of section 13

Section 13 of the Defamation Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting the word “radiocommunication” wherever it appears in subsection (1) and substituting in each case the word “telecommunication”; and

(b)

by deleting subsection (3) and substituting the following: —“(3) In this section, “broadcasting station” means any telecommunication station which is authorised by law, or in respect of which a licence is granted under any written law authorising the station, to provide broadcasting services for general reception.”.

Common questions

What is Defamation (Amendment) Bill?: Defamation (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 37 1979, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1979.
Is Defamation (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Defamation (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Defamation (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Defamation (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1979.
How many clauses does Defamation (Amendment) Bill have?: Defamation (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Defamation (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Defamation (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.