Is Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1993.

How many clauses does Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill have?

Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.

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

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

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Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1993
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this bill

Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 25 1993, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1993.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Act 1993 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 5

Section 5 of the Probation of Offenders Act is amended by deleting the full-stop at the end of subsection (1) and substituting a colon, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following proviso:“Provided that where a person is convicted of an offence for which a specified minimum sentence or mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment or fine or caning is prescribed by law, the court shall not make a probation order unless the person —

(a)

has attained the age of 16 years but has not attained the age of 21 years at the time of his conviction; and

(b)

has not been previously convicted of the same offence.”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 8

Section 8 of the Probation of Offenders Act is amended by deleting the full-stop at the end of subsection (1) and substituting a colon, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following proviso:“Provided that where a person is convicted of an offence for which a specified minimum sentence or mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment or fine or caning is prescribed by law, the court shall not make an order discharging a person absolutely or an order for conditional discharge unless the person —

(a)

has attained the age of 16 years but has not attained the age of 21 years at the time of his conviction; and

(b)

has not been previously convicted of the same offence.”.

Common questions

What is Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill?: Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 25 1993, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1993.
Is Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1993.
How many clauses does Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill have?: Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Probation of Offenders (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.