Singapore legislation
Section 105B
Section 105B
No unnecessary restraint
Amended by26/201326/201326/2013
(1)
The person arrested must not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his or her escape.
Amended by26/2013
(2)
An inspecting officer may use handcuffs or any similar means of restraint on a person arrested to prevent him or her from —
(a)
inflicting any bodily injury to himself, herself or others;
(b)
damaging any property;
(c)
creating any disturbance; or
(d)
escaping from custody.
Amended by26/2013
(3)
The handcuffs or similar means of restraint must not be used for the purpose of punishment.
Amended by26/2013