Singapore legislation

Section 105B

of Employment Act 1968

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