Maintenance of Religious Harmony (Restraining Orders) Regulations 2026 · As enacted · Part 3 · Proceedings on Restraining Orders
13. Authorised representative, etc.
Feedback & supportSubject 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.
Subregulation 1
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.
Subregulation 2
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.