13. Authorised representative, etc.

Subject to paragraph (2), in any proceedings on a restraining order —

a restrained person (X) may authorise one or more persons to represent X; and

the Minister may authorise one or more public officers to represent the Minister.

An authorised representative or authorised officer —

may be an advocate and solicitor within the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1966; and

must be a citizen of Singapore.

Subject to paragraph (2), in any proceedings on a restraining order —

a restrained person (X) may authorise one or more persons to represent X; and

the Minister may authorise one or more public officers to represent the Minister.

An authorised representative or authorised officer —

may be an advocate and solicitor within the meaning given by section 2(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1966; and

must be a citizen of Singapore.