Is Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill still in force?

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

When did Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1966.

How many clauses does Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill have?

Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.

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

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

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Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1966
Sections: 4

Quick answer

About this bill

Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 17 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.

Clause 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Legitimacy (Amendment) Act, 1966.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 3

Section 3 of the Legitimacy Ordinance is hereby amended —

(a)

by inserting immediately after the word “Ordinance” appearing at the end of subsection (2) thereof the expression “or unless such marriage was registered or deemed to be registered under the Women’s Charter, 1961 (Ord. 18 of 1961)”; and (b)by deleting subsection (3) thereof and renumbering subsections (4) and (5) thereof as subsections (3) and (4) respectively.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 4

Section 4 of the Legitimacy Ordinance is hereby amended —

(a)

by deleting the words “natural-born British subject” appearing in the fourth line of subsection (1) thereof and substituting therefor the words “citizen of Singapore”;

(b)

by deleting the words “Her Majesty” appearing in the penultimate line of subsection (1) thereof and substituting therefor the words “the Government”; and

(c)

by deleting the words “State Advocate-General” appearing in subsections (4) and (5) thereof and substituting therefor in each case the word “Attorney-General”.

Clause 4

Miscellaneous amendments

The following sections of the Legitimacy Ordinance are hereby amended by deleting the words “the Colony” wherever they appear therein and substituting therefor the word “Singapore”: —Sections 3(1), 4(1) and 9(1).

Common questions

What is Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill?: Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 17 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
Is Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1966.
How many clauses does Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill have?: Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill contains 4 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Legitimacy (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.